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
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.
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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
The election, viewed by many as a formality, is expected to reaffirm CCM’s decades-long control of Tanzanian politics.
—Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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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
The election, viewed by many as a formality, is expected to reaffirm CCM’s decades-long control of Tanzanian politics.
—Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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In response to the congressional request, Coupang affirmed its compliance.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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These bills have targeted gender-affirming care, bathroom access and trans people’s participation in sports.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Members of the final 18-person jury panel will be allowed to maintain their normal social media use throughout the trial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Authorities stressed that the game sites — located in Lombardy on the Swiss border, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Veneto and Val di Fiemme in Trentino — remain safe, well-maintained and closely monitored.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paranoia is an attempt to reassert control, and Barbara is desperate to feel out the strands of spider silk weaving around her.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panama’s Supreme Court cancelled a contract for a Hong Kong firm to run ports along the country’s canal, dealing a blow to Beijing and boosting Washington’s efforts to reassert influence in Latin America.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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