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 Semi stocks, already down 15% as a group in three weeks, seem to require the big spenders to reaffirm their aggressive capex plans for 2027 and beyond. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The Hill has long touted itself as non-partisan and Stirewalt hopes users will gravitate to the subscription version to become better informed about legislative and political issues and not reaffirm their existing opinions. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 But continuing to create work rooted in her identity has helped reaffirm that this is the path she is supposed to follow. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 Allies are also expected to reaffirm their commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense and broader security needs — a significant increase over NATO's previous target. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaffirm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm

Verb

All that representation went a long way toward affirming my self-esteem.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
The orders come after the Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming that the Constitution grants automatic citizenship for virtually all children born in the United States.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of affirm

Verb

One of the few is Andie MacDowell, who’s maintained curly hair throughout her entire career, nonetheless.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Rheinmetall Goldman analysts continue to maintain a positive stance on Rheinmetall , predicting a potential upside of 102% over the next 12 months.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of maintain

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The council has been, from the beginning, an arena in which the conservative bureaucratic party struggled with the attempts of foreign bishops to reassert their privilege in the Church.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of reassert

Verb

Kilaru and Kessler are now working together to defend one client while simultaneously opposing each other in ongoing litigation over the House settlement.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Bowdon coach Jamie Abrams, whose team is the defending Class A Division II champion.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026