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
Sacramento council members will reaffirm the city’s support for immigrants next week as discussions continue around a stronger measure to restrict federal immigration officers from using municipal properties.
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Mathew Miranda
january 22, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Mathew Miranda
january 22, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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That election’s ballots were counted three separate times and the results were affirmed each time.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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What makes fewer headlines is that most companies that have sidled away from the acronym continue to affirm the values of DEI under a different name.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Beijing maintains that its trade with Iran complies with international law.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Such an outcome would have broad economic consequences and allow despots yet unknown to reassert control even as Trump moves on to, say, Cuba.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The original law was passed in 1973 in the wake of Vietnam, as a way to try to formalize and reassert Congress’s authority over matters of war.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Germany will not actively participate in military action against Iran but will consider defending its soldiers stationed on multinational military bases in Jordan and Iraq if they are attacked, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) lays up a ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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