1
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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2
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
Appeals Court affirms life sentence On Tuesday, the state Appeals Court affirmed the convictions of a man found guilty of attacking a Brockton woman in her home in 2013, the Plymouth DA announced.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
If the appeals court affirms the conviction, the handbook says the appellant can then petition the United States Supreme Court for a certiorari review.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling affirms a decision by a judge in rural Tazewell County, in southwestern Virginia.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Even still, esthetician Emma Jin affirms that Korean formulas stand in a category of their own, not to be compared to Western formulas.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Recognition of casting at this level affirms its place at the heart of the filmmaking process.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
If the appeals court affirms the conviction, the handbook says the appellant can then petition the United States Supreme Court for a certiorari review.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling affirms a decision by a judge in rural Tazewell County, in southwestern Virginia.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Even still, esthetician Emma Jin affirms that Korean formulas stand in a category of their own, not to be compared to Western formulas.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Recognition of casting at this level affirms its place at the heart of the filmmaking process.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
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Yet convenience has not come at the price of comfort, insists designer Mikael Axelsson, who set out to better the coziness of conventional foam fillings.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Hao insists philanthropy alone won’t solve academic medicine’s financial and structural challenges.—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The affidavit further alleges that the girl told her father that Diaz touched her inappropriately, and that Diaz left and went to a nearby hotel.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The indictment alleges the proceeds were used to further TdA’s criminal goals.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Walker, who was recruited to lead Anonymous after 12 years of heading the Ford Foundation, asserts that Farhadi’s work is an inspiration.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Under the California law Lively asserts, the actress could be entitled to attorneys’ fees, plus treble and punitive damages, for harm caused by Baldoni’s defamation claims.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Allowing bad actors to continue to do business while limiting their competition forces consumers, as well as Medicare, to continue to use the very low-quality firms Oz claims to be battling.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Pratt wants to add more police officers, rein in the power of public employee unions and spend less on brand-new housing for the homeless, the ad proclaims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The firm contends that slow-moving, lightweight drones offer superior safety, efficiency, and practicality for last-mile deliveries.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The Next Level Apparel partner also contends that ongoing testing programs are more effective at catching substitution risks as supply chains shift over time, particularly compared with periodic audits or one-time reviews.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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After the massive trauma crisis is resolved, Owen professes his desire to be with Teddy and move to Paris, where Teddy was considering a once-in-a-lifetime research position.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Vance professes to be ‘obsessed’ with UFO files Trump appears skeptical about the existence of extraterrestrial life.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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