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 mayor's order affirms that Chicago police officers will continue to enforce state and local laws, but will not work with the National Guard or federal agents on patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement or other law enforcement actions.
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Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
So saving weight while maximizing available power remains a critical goal in the marine electric propulsion market, and EPT affirms the axial-flux motor's ability to achieve it.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
This not only affirms your interest in your partner’s life but also builds material for later reconnection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The cozy, lumber-heavy space affirms an observation that AD’s senior design editor Hannah Martin noted back in 2021.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The increase affirms the county’s position as North Carolina’s top destination, according to CRVA CEO Steve Bagwell.
—Chase Jordan
august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
His lawyers on Tuesday filed a notice of appeal with New York’s highest court, signaling their intention to challenge much of a midlevel appeals court’s decision that affirms the judgment of the trial court.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
The report affirms that greenhouse gases are warming the planet but tempers several claims.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The ruling protects the right to criticize those in power and affirms that the press is not a nuisance, but an essential part of a functioning democracy.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
So saving weight while maximizing available power remains a critical goal in the marine electric propulsion market, and EPT affirms the axial-flux motor's ability to achieve it.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
This not only affirms your interest in your partner’s life but also builds material for later reconnection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The cozy, lumber-heavy space affirms an observation that AD’s senior design editor Hannah Martin noted back in 2021.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Aug. 2025
The increase affirms the county’s position as North Carolina’s top destination, according to CRVA CEO Steve Bagwell.
—Chase Jordan
august 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
His lawyers on Tuesday filed a notice of appeal with New York’s highest court, signaling their intention to challenge much of a midlevel appeals court’s decision that affirms the judgment of the trial court.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
The report affirms that greenhouse gases are warming the planet but tempers several claims.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
The ruling protects the right to criticize those in power and affirms that the press is not a nuisance, but an essential part of a functioning democracy.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
Verb
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Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the world insists on constantly comparing two of England’s most beloved millennial redheads, why not lean in?—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Calypso addresses the public; a government official accuses John and Quiet of a bombing and declares open war on outsiders.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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His presence pretty much rules out any possibility of the Broncos reinvesting in the quarterback position during the next offseason or even the one after depending on when Arch Manning finally declares.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In one of those cases, Morris alleges that Gateway Church is using Clemishire’s allegations to get out of paying him a multi-million dollar retirement package.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those companies not only halted competition between their own brands, but also began cooperating with each other, the complaint alleges.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the most qualified professionals hit roadblocks during a job search, Augustine asserts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The judge's order asserts that Anthropic pirated more than 7 million copies of books.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to vindicating Harvard’s First Amendment claims, the judge held that the administration had violated Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in higher education based on race and national origin.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 3,000 Peruvians live there yet Colombia also claims the island.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the feature list proclaims that there is no combat in Lunar Strike, there will be plenty of drama.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump contends blue slips are being abused as a tool of partisan obstruction.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Levine Cava contends the helicopter budget has always belonged within the Fire Rescue department, which provides the pilots and maintains the choppers.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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