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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The commission’s decision backed the utilities’ position, which was that those who have rooftop panels don’t pay their fair share of costs for maintaining the grid, which shifts expenses disproportionately to non-solar customers.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Under the merger, which is expected to close in spring or early summer, both brands will maintain their own line of products and retail locations.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the microphone and with unvarnished vigor defended his quarterback.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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