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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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
At the same time, the resolution affirms Southern Baptists’ hope for Jews’ conversion to Christianity.
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Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
However, in cases where disclosure can impede care, the medical community affirms the right to adolescent confidentiality.
—Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
That movie, like Primetime, affirms that the Twilight alum is not playing it safe in his choices — giving big, complex performances to match provocative material from idiosyncratic filmmakers.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The growth of anime fandom has ripple effects down the line for licensed products and merchandise, as anime fans are voracious consumers of swag that affirms their fan identity.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Elevating flag football to championship status affirms that progress and opens new doors for women to compete at the highest level.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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.
—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
Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
However, in cases where disclosure can impede care, the medical community affirms the right to adolescent confidentiality.
—Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
That movie, like Primetime, affirms that the Twilight alum is not playing it safe in his choices — giving big, complex performances to match provocative material from idiosyncratic filmmakers.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
The growth of anime fandom has ripple effects down the line for licensed products and merchandise, as anime fans are voracious consumers of swag that affirms their fan identity.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Elevating flag football to championship status affirms that progress and opens new doors for women to compete at the highest level.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
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If the budget only allows for one statement piece, Del Marmol insists it should be put into your overhead light or sconces.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Claire insists the latter explanation can’t be true.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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The Canadian government declares soccer, not hockey, to be the nation’s most popular sport among Canadian children.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This lawsuit, like numerous other similar cases that have come before it, alleges a design defect with ChatGPT itself and blames OpenAI for knowingly deploying a dangerous product.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit alleges that the Baltimore County Public Schools failed to correct the record despite proof that the recording was not real.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit asserts claims of legal malpractice and breach of contract against Balch & Bingham and Anulewicz.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The suit claims Banks was prepared for a fair comeuppance, but ultimately the former supermodel felt hoodwinked.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The account may remain frozen temporarily A bank generally won't immediately reverse a freeze simply because the account holder claims a mistake was made.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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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
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This cage, the image proclaims, is America.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Müller contends that support for the referendum is motivated less by xenophobia than people’s concern that the population is growing at an uncontrolled rate.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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All proudly professes himself as a man of faith.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 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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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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