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
The executive also used the high-profile gathering at the Martinez Hotel to reaffirm Canal+‘s long-term commitment to French cinema and the country’s theatrical model as negotiations loom over the renewal of the broadcaster’s agreement with film guilds to invest in French and European films.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
The next step is a general election to reaffirm worker support for the process, with mediation assist from the National Labor Relations Board.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Lobbying groups have also said that the measure would not directly impact current or future legislation, but would reaffirm existing federal law, USA TODAY reported at the time.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The hearing will give Warsh, who served as the youngest-ever Fed governor, from 2006 to 2011, the opportunity to reaffirm those plans.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 May 2026
The next step is a general election to reaffirm worker support for the process, with mediation assist from the National Labor Relations Board.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Lobbying groups have also said that the measure would not directly impact current or future legislation, but would reaffirm existing federal law, USA TODAY reported at the time.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The hearing will give Warsh, who served as the youngest-ever Fed governor, from 2006 to 2011, the opportunity to reaffirm those plans.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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The company has issued an update on its plans, affirming that the verification system will begin rolling out in select countries later this year.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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But the justices affirmed the 5th Circuit’s decision.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Lieurance, 73, was a dentist who maintained a years-long practice in Wichita before moving to Overland Park, reportedly to be closer to his children and grandchildren.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Griffin said previous discussions had put the city’s subsidy at between $700 and $1,200 per rooftop to maintain service standards.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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In theory, a ceasefire would see the central government reassert more direct control of their subordinates, although concerns about assassinations might discourage them for rebuilding their electronic command and control systems, making that more difficult.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That particularly could be annoying to Uruguay supporters, given Messi’s stature in the sport overall and in particular with defending champion Argentina, La Celeste’s biggest rival.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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