as in affirms
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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Seeing as the gap between season 1 and season 2 was three years, viewers have expressed similar concerns for the release of season 3 — but Stiller affirms that will not be the case.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
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The country radio play further affirms Roan’s team’s efforts at pushing the song in the more traditional country market.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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With the win, Florida (43-25-3) maintains its spot at the top of the Atlantic Division with 11 games left to play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Reaffirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirms. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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