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 More importantly, the agreement affirms Greenland's sovereignty and right to self-determination while preventing non-NATO countries from establishing a military presence without the parties' approval. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The legislation affirms the rights of those in private detention facilities to access medical and mental health treatment, clean drinking water, food that is safe to consume and livable quarters. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year. — Mike McRae 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Just state the common sense that the vast majority of America affirms. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms

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The referendum is supported by a right-wing populist party that insists the Swiss government has gravitated too close to the European Union and NATO, notably over Russia's war in Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Remm insists that while his team meticulously plans the guest experience, interpersonal feuds do not factor into the seating chart.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of insists

Verb

Grundyson repeatedly told Dougan to remove the discussion about retaliation from his memo, the lawsuit alleges.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
The non-profit alleges that OpenAI violated the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleges

Verb

Moreover, a broad cross section of the Israeli public asserts that Palestinians are not interested in compromise or peace.

— Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of asserts

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Their marketing falsely listed SpaceX and xAI as holdings, the SEC claims, when the funds never held investments in those companies.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
If a message claims your missing device has been located, open Google Find Hub or Samsung Find directly rather than signing in through a link somebody sent you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of claims

Verb

When people start accusing Arisa, Victor proclaims that her holding his hands and asking him about being a Traitor was weird.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
In turn, prosecutors are repeating their arguments that the defendant is a threat to more than paper goods and profits, as his attorney proclaims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of proclaims

Verb

Her parents' lawsuit contends the military did not sign off on the work; the soldiers were freelancing as security guards to make some extra money on the side.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Thursday’s lawsuit contends that the administration simply made the change on its own without giving proper notice.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of contends

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In the following episode, Maggie professes her love to Lizzie.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The exhibit, which professes to illustrate storytelling through art in its earliest manifestations, is a jarring introduction to a museum that houses 1,300 original works.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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