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
Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Metro Boomin secured five nominations for his standout year in production, while SZA and The Weeknd each earned four, reaffirming their roles as R&B powerhouses.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025
For 2025, management reaffirmed most of its outlook.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025
In subsequent answers to written questions, Isaacman reaffirmed this position.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Metro Boomin secured five nominations for his standout year in production, while SZA and The Weeknd each earned four, reaffirming their roles as R&B powerhouses.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025
For 2025, management reaffirmed most of its outlook.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 8 May 2025
In subsequent answers to written questions, Isaacman reaffirmed this position.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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But all eyes are likely to be on A$AP Rocky, who’s done some scattered acting before, but who appears in his biggest role to date as Yung Felon, a part whose place in the story has yet to be revealed, but that’s been affirmed by Lee to be a major one.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Researchers must affirm their safety in larger studies and better understand whether these cells remain functional for the long term and can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2025
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Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in an X post that explosions were heard in the northern Indian state’s capital Srinagar just hours after both nations agreed to maintain a ceasefire.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Final Thoughts Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 4.0 Excellent The Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E18 should eliminate most of the manual labor required to maintain your yard.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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But after the Knicks, Nuggets and Warriors joined Indiana in pulling Game 1 upsets, the Celtics have a chance to reassert themselves tonight at TD Garden.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Typically, a traumatized woman seeking violent revenge is made to back off from the abyss at the last minute, reasserting her superior humanity by refusing to sink to her victimizer’s level.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles will be featured prominently during the 2025 NFL season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Scheffler, the world No. 1, and defending PGA champion Schauffele had plenty to say about mud balls on tee shots, particularly on the 16th hole that sent both to double bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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