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
Now is the time to reaffirm that commitment.
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
The executive also used the high-profile gathering at the Martinez Hotel to reaffirm Canal+‘s long-term commitment to French cinema and the country’s theatrical model as negotiations loom over the renewal of the broadcaster’s agreement with film guilds to invest in French and European films.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
The next step is a general election to reaffirm worker support for the process, with mediation assist from the National Labor Relations Board.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Lobbying groups have also said that the measure would not directly impact current or future legislation, but would reaffirm existing federal law, USA TODAY reported at the time.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
The executive also used the high-profile gathering at the Martinez Hotel to reaffirm Canal+‘s long-term commitment to French cinema and the country’s theatrical model as negotiations loom over the renewal of the broadcaster’s agreement with film guilds to invest in French and European films.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 May 2026
The next step is a general election to reaffirm worker support for the process, with mediation assist from the National Labor Relations Board.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Lobbying groups have also said that the measure would not directly impact current or future legislation, but would reaffirm existing federal law, USA TODAY reported at the time.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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Chicago would have been the largest city in the Northern Hemisphere without a bus hub, and Greyhound could have moved its Midwest hub to Indiana where reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare are criminalized.
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Anguay said in a statement that she was humbled by the appointment, and said the utility would maintain its focus on providing safe, reliable power at affordable rates.
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And as sweat pours out, the loss of fluids reduces blood volume, meaning your heart is forced to pump even harder to maintain blood pressure.
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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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Mercury star and Bonner's girlfriend Alyssa Thomas rushed in to defend Bonner.
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Trump had campaigned on border and immigration control but also had defended the need for foreign workers.
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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