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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Recent Examples of reaffirms
Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirms
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Lo admits that working with Hodgson affirms his own masochism.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The ruling affirms a similar finding by a district court judge, which means the board’s decision to dismiss Van Pelt’s complaint is reversed and the matter is now remanded back to the board for further proceedings.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei maintains close ties with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the paramilitary force that has been launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf states during the conflict.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Reaffirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirms. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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