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
By openly addressing questions about the Thimot-Rawnsley gift and clearly communicating how these resources will support the Center’s future, leadership can strengthen trust and reaffirm its commitment to transparency and accountability.
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Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
First things first, the experts reaffirm that sunscreen is essential year-round.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Two South Florida condominium association bankruptcy filings from the last several months reaffirm how litigation costs and losses can lead to financial ruin for associations.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
This becomes both a test of Vernice’s loyalty and an opportunity to reaffirm her virtue as a woman who just wants to help out her cradle-friend.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ted G Callam, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
First things first, the experts reaffirm that sunscreen is essential year-round.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Two South Florida condominium association bankruptcy filings from the last several months reaffirm how litigation costs and losses can lead to financial ruin for associations.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
This becomes both a test of Vernice’s loyalty and an opportunity to reaffirm her virtue as a woman who just wants to help out her cradle-friend.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The objective is to degrade the operational capacity of gangs to a level that Haitian institutions can sustainably manage, creating the time and space for the state to reassert its authority.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the United Nations to reassert itself in global affairs to safeguard democracy under threat from resurgent nationalism, conflict and widening inequality.—
Tarek El-Tablawy,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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By March, Ukraine had dispatched more than two hundred military experts to help Persian Gulf nations defend against Iranian drone attacks.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Helping defend Detroit star Cade Cunningham, Wagner recorded four of Orlando’s eight steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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