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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Back in Washington, lawmakers who sat alongside Rubio on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee affirmed that serious discussions were underway.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, for his part, affirmed the strong ties between Moscow and Tehran, IRNA reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Burries needed just 10 shots to lead Arizona, which hit 57% of its shots in the first half and maintained that success rate until the final minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film premièred to great acclaim, enabling him to secure not only the funding for his next project but also a production team and ensemble that he’s maintained for nearly three decades.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirmed. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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