REAFFIRM Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

reaffirm

verb

Definition of reaffirm

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 LeBron James reintroduces himself as a Philadelphia 76er, and the New York Knicks reaffirm themselves as kings of the court. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 If Winston plays well and the Giants win, Harbaugh can reaffirm his belief in Winston and add a quarterback on Monday or Tuesday out of a basic need for insurance at the position rather than from a place of panic. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 The national open letter, which included more than a dozen signatories from UC Berkeley and UC Irvine law schools, asked Frenk to reaffirm that the law school and its centers could invite speakers on a full range of topics. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 His company is almost entirely remote and global, so this gathering was a chance to reaffirm bonds, values and meaning. — Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm

Verb

Spoelstra brought his two sons and daughter with him to the Heat’s game a day later, an affirming display of family first, as friends offered replacement toys and comfort items for the children.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affirm

Verb

However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Their magnets must maintain precise field configurations while withstanding substantial mechanical stresses.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of maintain

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Democrats plan to reassert the legislative branch's authority over tariffs and bring new votes on a war powers resolution, to force an end to the Iran war, which has raised the price of fuel.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Stacked with guest appearances by frequent collaborators Future, Young Thug and Rylo Rodriguez, Fresh finds Baby delivering 17 new songs that reassert his position as one of the most gifted mainstream MCs to blow up this decade.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of reassert

Verb

The official also said developing different weapon systems was increasingly urgent, arguing that the country’s armed forces needed to defend national security and deter external threats.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The Moon’s square to Uranus favors responding to the new situation instead of defending the original promise.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026