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
With The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value booming through awards season, the Cannes Film Festival can once again reaffirm its position as the premier launchpad for international titles.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
In September 2025, Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order for the church after plans fell through to sell the property.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
In September 2025, Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to reaffirm the unsafe building order for the church after plans fell through to sell the property.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Aside from funding and safety, members said ensuring equitable access to gender-affirming care was a key priority.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Endurance meets firepower Performance analytics conducted so far indicate confidence in the MQ-9B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over significant distances while maintaining its hallmark persistence and endurance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Conservation Agency has maintained a continuous presence since 1980.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As more advanced chips enable larger training runs, making models more capable, the scaling laws are likely to reassert themselves.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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The House proposal appears to be a direct response, as well as an effort to reassert legislative control over spending some lawmakers say has strayed far beyond the fund’s original purpose.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The number of serious settler attacks including shootings, arson and other violent crimes has increased sharply each year since far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who spent his law career defending Jews who attacked Palestinians, became national security minister.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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An Eagle Scout, trustworthy and loyal to the last, helped set the tone for the defending AFC West champs.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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