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
Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The election, viewed by many as a formality, is expected to reaffirm CCM’s decades-long control of Tanzanian politics.
—Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, used the moment to reaffirm his rejection of a Palestinian state.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For months, New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race was considered sleepy political theater—the kind expected to reaffirm the state’s blue credentials before national operatives move on.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The election, viewed by many as a formality, is expected to reaffirm CCM’s decades-long control of Tanzanian politics.
—Danish Manzoor Bhat, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, used the moment to reaffirm his rejection of a Palestinian state.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Those were part of a series of reviews in battleground states, often led by Republicans, that affirmed Biden’s win, including in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Moiz Mir, the organizing and advocacy director of the Asian American Liberation Network, said Tuesday’s resolution just affirms the city’s sanctuary status and does not move toward creating policies.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kim maintained a high profile as first lady, often wearing stylish outfits on overseas presidential trips that won her both praise and criticism back home.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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If Engstrand had stayed while maintaining his title of offensive coordinator, the Jets could have skipped the interview process required for offensive and defensive coordinators.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are now facing pressure from within their own party over whether to reassert legislative authority on war powers, all while navigating high-stakes votes on health care and government spending ahead of the fall midterms.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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The national security strategy released by the White House in December portrayed European allies as weak and aimed to reassert America’s dominance in the Western Hemisphere.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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One American star who will not be participating is four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker, who recently signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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