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
The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 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
As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The 14th Amendment affirms that those born in the United States are citizens, a powerful expression of equal human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Religious freedom affirms a broader and deeper vision of American democracy where all beliefs, and none, can coexist in a diverse and evolving society.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 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
As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The 14th Amendment affirms that those born in the United States are citizens, a powerful expression of equal human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Religious freedom affirms a broader and deeper vision of American democracy where all beliefs, and none, can coexist in a diverse and evolving society.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
Verb
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But Cukor insists that Maven was never supposed to be a weapon.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Iran has set ending the wars in Lebanon and the region as a condition for talks with the United States, Lebanon insists on representing itself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Because, as your own website proudly declares, tickets are not sold onboard the train.—
Yehiel Kyle Israel,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Common Council has seen vacancies before, and city's municipal code spells out what the alderperson and the city must do when someone declares their intent to resign.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that Peng took part in procurements, evaluations and approvals amounting to millions of dollars in district contracts, work orders and change orders.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The filing alleges Hayes fired without warning and that Avery did not pose an immediate threat, was not advancing toward anyone, and was not engaging in any violent act at the time.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pricing information, the FTC asserts, was not as transparent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reeves — actually the nicest man in show business — is a recessive passenger whose metatextual casting offers a convenient smokescreen for Hill to unleash his id, and Ira quickly asserts himself as the movie’s dominant force.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bart claims to have recovered more than a billion dollars for his clients, but downstream of him are scores of challengers angling to catch some of that action for themselves.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Then, to add a cherry on top, Porsha claims that in a post-coital conversation, Kelli got on the phone and proceeded to talk about Porsha’s baby daddy, Dennis.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Agarwal, however, contends that the congressman doesn’t fully understand the needs of the Valley’s core industry, which employs a large swath of constituents in the district.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the suit contends that despite being placed on administrative leave from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office in September, Fatherley has been allowed to access and use his work email address, violating Wyandotte County’s employee policies.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Trump often professes his support for farmers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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