1
as in insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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2
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
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Recent Examples of affirming
Removing access to gender affirming care leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among transgender youth.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming care for minors.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Stuart had also referred more than a dozen hospital systems and community health centers for investigations related to gender-affirming care.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the Swedish ski team, Lundholm has not received gender-affirming treatment or surgery.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Snarky comments, offensive statements and heated debate defined one bill hearing in the Oklahoma House as a Republican lawmaker defended legislation that would prohibit state funds from paying for gender-affirming care.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
Just how big is the risk that Rady Children’s Health will lose all federal funding if the court grants a temporary restraining order forcing the medical provider to resume gender-affirming care in San Diego and Orange counties?
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And yet, major Jewish legacy organizations continue to insist that support for Israel requires denying the realities of occupation, justifying violence against Palestinians and rejecting Palestinian self-determination even while affirming the same for Jews.
—Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming care for minors.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The missive comes as Florida enforces a sweeping ban on gender-affirming care for minors and dismantles traditional accreditation requirements for lawyers and universities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Stuart had also referred more than a dozen hospital systems and community health centers for investigations related to gender-affirming care.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
According to the Swedish ski team, Lundholm has not received gender-affirming treatment or surgery.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Snarky comments, offensive statements and heated debate defined one bill hearing in the Oklahoma House as a Republican lawmaker defended legislation that would prohibit state funds from paying for gender-affirming care.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 11 Feb. 2026
Just how big is the risk that Rady Children’s Health will lose all federal funding if the court grants a temporary restraining order forcing the medical provider to resume gender-affirming care in San Diego and Orange counties?
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And yet, major Jewish legacy organizations continue to insist that support for Israel requires denying the realities of occupation, justifying violence against Palestinians and rejecting Palestinian self-determination even while affirming the same for Jews.
—Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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The decision followed 10 months of tense court proceedings, during which Yoon remained unapologetic, insisting that his actions were a legitimate exercise of presidential authority aimed at countering his liberal rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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He was impeached 11 days after declaring martial law and removed from office four months later.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon's martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He had already been summoned last August over his letter to Macron alleging that the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chris Wilson, the boy’s father, filed a Civilian Complaint Form to the town manager on July 16, 2025, alleging that the Town of Groton Police Department failed to conduct a timely accountable investigation into the motor vehicle crash.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No judge should be above the Constitution, and no citizen should fear retaliation for asserting their rights.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump levied the threats against Cuba after launching a military operation capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in January and asserting control of the country’s oil exports.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Western Colorado University commit won the Class 3A 157-pound bracket after claiming the 150-pound title last year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo cemented his place Saturday as the winningest athlete in the history of the winter Games, claiming an unprecedented sixth straight gold medal in Italy — this time in the 50-kilometer marathon.—
Nathaniel Herz,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.—
Brian Rosenzweig,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the days since news spread that the Sandcastle Man was no longer allowed on the Hotel Del premises, there has been no shortage of messages on social media from fans proclaiming their gratitude for his artistry.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The nylon films were flexible, tough and reliable, maintaining their ability to turn movement into power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The mayor advanced his efforts to ease these financial burdens by announcing that every city agency would be required to appoint a chief savings officer tasked with identifying savings within a 45-day window.—
Julie Samuels,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite the defeat, the president digs in, announcing a new 15 percent global tariff to replace the measures struck down by the court, and lashed out at the justices who struck it down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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