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
This becomes both a test of Vernice’s loyalty and an opportunity to reaffirm her virtue as a woman who just wants to help out her cradle-friend.
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Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet, finding the time to reaffirm those intimate bonds can easily get lost in the shuffle of our busy lives, especially in cases where people have very different social networks or work schedules or live in different geographical regions.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Mamdani should proudly reaffirm his commitment to traditional Medicare.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The president of Howard County Fraternal Order of Police has since sent a letter to Walsh, asking her to take the post down and to reaffirm her support for police, saying her actions compromised the undercover officers.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reaffirm
Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet, finding the time to reaffirm those intimate bonds can easily get lost in the shuffle of our busy lives, especially in cases where people have very different social networks or work schedules or live in different geographical regions.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Mamdani should proudly reaffirm his commitment to traditional Medicare.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The president of Howard County Fraternal Order of Police has since sent a letter to Walsh, asking her to take the post down and to reaffirm her support for police, saying her actions compromised the undercover officers.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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And at least 27 states have laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a January ruling, a Superior Court judge affirmed the date for Luari’s move out of the space at 50 Memorial Road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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So, even after the military campaign ends, maintaining secure access through the strait for hydrocarbons will be an enduring concern.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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After Griffin garnered so much attention this spring because of his status as one of the game's top prospects, Kelly believed a return to the minors could allow the infielder to reassert himself.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kudos to Zenovich, then, for using The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson to reassert Wilson’s presence at the center of the story.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two and a half centuries of American history call us to support men and women of character--leaders who love this country enough to defend timeless truths even when doing so may not get more votes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Oilers, the two-time defending conference champs, were picked by many to occupy the perch that the Ducks currently hold.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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