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
Mamdani should proudly reaffirm his commitment to traditional Medicare.
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Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The president of Howard County Fraternal Order of Police has since sent a letter to Walsh, asking her to take the post down and to reaffirm her support for police, saying her actions compromised the undercover officers.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The president of Howard County Fraternal Order of Police has since sent a letter to Walsh, asking her to take the post down and to reaffirm her support for police, saying her actions compromised the undercover officers.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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So White, a hashtag campaign that pushed the Academy to announce new inclusion goals and standards, which were further affirmed in the wake of 2020’s George Floyd protests.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a Pandora's box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kudos to Zenovich, then, for using The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson to reassert Wilson’s presence at the center of the story.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Warmer-than-normal temperatures will quickly reassert themselves Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with sunny skies and highs expected in the 80s.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Gators are the defending champion, trying to repeat their back-to-back titles from 2006-07.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vinnie Hinostroza and Eetu Luostarinen scored for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers, who had a three-game winning streak snapped.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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