as in affirmed
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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Adding mentions of Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Palestine affirmed his willingness to go beyond theory and apply doctrine to what’s happening to people around the world.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Last month, the Colorado Court of Appeals largely affirmed the lower court’s ruling, while keeping a window of hope open for the plaintiffs.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Officials said most passengers were not wearing life jackets and that the boat appeared poorly maintained.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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He’s considered the best golfer on the planet right now, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, a spot he’s maintained for 146 consecutive weeks, Gold Ranking Stats data shows.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Reaffirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirmed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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