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
When asked what role politics had played in Newsom’s changing attitude toward telework, Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for the Governor’s Office, reaffirmed his reasoning for the return-to-office order outlined in last year’s executive order.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The firm recently reaffirmed the stock as a top pick, as well as its overweight rating.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The firm recently reaffirmed the stock as a top pick, as well as its overweight rating.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
On the question of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reopened the waterway while signaling its intent to reaffirm its authority there, and the text of the agreement limits the opening to commercial shipping alone, leaving military transit aside, a distinction that may carry weight later.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may ban trans athletes from girls and women’s teams, affirming policies in 27 states.
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The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet.
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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
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The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
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In theory, a ceasefire would see the central government reassert more direct control of their subordinates, although concerns about assassinations might discourage them for rebuilding their electronic command and control systems, making that more difficult.
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Even still, Xi’s visit now, and his talk of deepening ties across trade, science and technology, is a sign that Beijing wants to reassert its position as Pyongyang’s primary partner.
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When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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