AFFIRMS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

affirms

verb

present tense third-person singular of affirm

as in insists

to state as a fact usually forcefully unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt

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as in declares

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 affirms Mercury’s harmonious connection to Uranus affirms that this restructuring is long overdue. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Now, Flores is driving towards something, with intent, and affirms a willingness to prove commitment more so than simply describe pain. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Nearly a decade and a half after its original release, Lifestyle’s reintroduction affirms how beautiful, even landscape-altering things come from the smallest, silliest instincts, like having fun making music with your friends. — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026 The Odyssey’s box-office success affirms the power of spectacle, David Sims writes. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 The archdiocese’s memorial beautifully affirms that those lost to suicide are worthy of remembrance, dignity and love. — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Today's ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Ending the show with one final jump affirms that there’s no future in which the Landry family is done with time traveling, despite the trauma and heartache the pond has delivered with its gift. — Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026 At the same time, the resolution affirms Southern Baptists’ hope for Jews’ conversion to Christianity. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

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And alumni are among the college’s best ambassadors for spreading that message, insists Emma Donatille, executive director of the WCC Foundation that has handed out nearly $440,000 in scholarships over the years.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
The comments by Akishino, the next in line for the throne, come just weeks after a historic revision to the Imperial House Law by the conservative government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of insists

Verb

The lawsuit, led by City Attorney Ryan Richardson, also alleges pest infestations, security problems, and unrepaired fire, water, and structural damage inside the 98-unit building.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office alleges Hilliard stole $9,510 while working as the administrator of Colorado’s Nike Elite program from 2021 to 2025.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleges

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Taiwan’s government asserts the island’s de facto sovereignty, and the Taiwanese public overwhelmingly prefers to maintain the status quo of autonomy from China.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
The filing puts his value at some $600 million in assets and business interests at the time of his death, and asserts that Tracey is looking for her rightful share.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of asserts

Verb

The filing, obtained by Rolling Stone, claims Jones took footage Combs was shooting for his own documentary.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Taiwan is no stranger to cyberattacks, particularly from neighboring China, which claims the East Asian democracy as its own and has vowed to annex it, by force if necessary.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

Standing before her guards, the increasingly dictatorial ruler proclaims herself as the Chosen One to the people of King's Landing.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Across 45 recipes — each its own kind of breadcrumb-naming treatise — the duo proclaims how versatile the kitchen staple both is and can be.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026

Definition of proclaims

Verb

Relatedly, Wrigley View Rooftop contends there is no legal support for the proposition that the Cubs gain a property right merely because the two businesses might be competing for people willing to pay to watch Cubs games.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Bragg's office contends that the state charges, including murder and firearms offenses, involve different legal elements and criminal conduct than federal charges, which alleged Mangione traveled across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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