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 a report released last year, the Rabbinical Assembly reaffirmed its ban on clergy officiating at weddings of intermarrying couples but called on members to be more welcoming toward mixed families.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Last month, in a rare meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Tibetan monk reaffirmed his allegiance to the rule of the Communist Party and pledged to make his religion more Chinese – a tenet of Xi’s policy on religion.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
In the response published July 3, the government turned down multiple committee proposals while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the U.K. as a global production destination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2025
In May 2025, the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial took place in Berlin, gathering over 130 Member States and international partners to reaffirm their support for UN peacekeeping and to pledge a concrete plan to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Last month, in a rare meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Tibetan monk reaffirmed his allegiance to the rule of the Communist Party and pledged to make his religion more Chinese – a tenet of Xi’s policy on religion.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
In the response published July 3, the government turned down multiple committee proposals while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the U.K. as a global production destination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2025
In May 2025, the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial took place in Berlin, gathering over 130 Member States and international partners to reaffirm their support for UN peacekeeping and to pledge a concrete plan to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The ruling comes as a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights heats up, with the nation's highest court upholding Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors in June.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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One of Swarbrick’s final maneuvers as athletic director before stepping down was renewing the NBC contract through the 2029 season, believed to be lucrative enough to maintain Notre Dame’s independence.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The pilot struggled to maintain the plane on a heading and climb, a preliminary report said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Familiar structures and routines reasserted themselves, and the old ways of working returned.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress' first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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And the company defended its driver-assistance systems.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday defended the administration’s response to the disastrous July 4 floods in Texas, as its management of the Federal Emergency Management Agency receives scrutiny.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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