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 for a comment about Howard being found not guilty, IMPD reaffirmed the statements that Police Chief Chris Bailey made when the former officer was initially charged.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, the State Council reaffirmed support for AI adoption as well as the development of intelligent vehicles and robots—all of which require AI processors.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
The release reaffirms Riley’s foundational status in the history of late-twentieth-century music and his unexpectedly broad influence.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Like so many other pieces here, the artistic skill and labor-intensive handiwork embodied in Zaragoza’s purses reaffirm a handmade and precious tradition of artisanal excellence.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, the State Council reaffirmed support for AI adoption as well as the development of intelligent vehicles and robots—all of which require AI processors.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
The release reaffirms Riley’s foundational status in the history of late-twentieth-century music and his unexpectedly broad influence.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Like so many other pieces here, the artistic skill and labor-intensive handiwork embodied in Zaragoza’s purses reaffirm a handmade and precious tradition of artisanal excellence.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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In a Chinese readout of a meeting with Xi on Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev affirmed support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan, and signed documents for cooperation on AI.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, concentration camps prove to be a viable political option with a friendly Supreme Court ready to affirm President Cadwallader’s unprecedented use of executive orders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many entered for fear of a resurgent Russia looking to reassert its influence on the continent.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite its constant deference to Trump, Congress has the obligation to initiate a comprehensive review of the impact of this executive order and reassert its constitutional right to ensure a regulatory structure that protects the interests of all investors.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Responding to Joe Starnes, a Democratic congressman from Alabama, Flanagan proved to be a tough witness and defended the project as being a cure for American inactivity.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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