as in to affirm
to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true
The President reaffirmed his commitment to cutting taxes. She reaffirmed her stance on the issue.
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Recent Examples of reaffirm
For the entire year, Darden reaffirmed its revenue forecast of $12.1 billion and adjusted its earnings outlook from continuing operations to a range of $9.45 to $9.52 per share.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The deal signed on Monday reaffirmed preferential tariff rates on British autos and removed tariffs on the U.K.’s aerospace sector.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 June 2025
President Donald Trump has warned Iran of severe consequences if American assets are targeted, while reaffirming support for Israel's right to self-defense.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trio ultimately ended the season reaffirming their friendship despite all their differences and fighting.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The deal signed on Monday reaffirmed preferential tariff rates on British autos and removed tariffs on the U.K.’s aerospace sector.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 June 2025
President Donald Trump has warned Iran of severe consequences if American assets are targeted, while reaffirming support for Israel's right to self-defense.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The trio ultimately ended the season reaffirming their friendship despite all their differences and fighting.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Watkins’ conviction was overturned in 2023, affirming his innocence after years of efforts by his family and the Georgia Innocence Project, according to the lawsuit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Illinois hospital emergency departments must continue to provide abortions when necessary to pregnant women whose health is in danger, despite a change in federal guidance earlier this week, state leaders affirmed Wednesday.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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While relationships — particularly those with elements of the fanbase — were fractured by the time of Messi’s departure in the summer of 2025, sources close to the French club — who will remain anonymous to protect relationships — maintain there are no regrets over his signing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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As Tehran resists international inspections, tensions are likely to persist, complicating efforts to revive nuclear agreements and maintain regional stability.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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With a series of powerful blows to Iran and its proxies, Israel has reasserted its military dominance in the Middle East and reshaped the region less than two years after it was caught off guard in a surprise attack.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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His work reasserts the expressive potency of mountain imagery in traditional East Asian art while demonstrating the influence of international movements of the 1970s and 1980s.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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James Hurley gives a moving performance at the Road House outside of Twin Peaks, and learns of an unusual vision experienced by his cockney co-worker at Great Northern security, Freddie, who will defend James from the attack of a jealous husband with a most unusual strength-enhancing glove.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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The administration continues to defend its use of tariffs by arguing that emergency powers give the president the authority to regulate imports during national emergencies, and officials have argued that the country's trade deficit qualifies as a national emergency.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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