reaffirm
verb
re·af·firm
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence
reaffirm the validity of a debt
a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity
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President-elect Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to Hegseth as a nominee despite controversy.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
OpenAI reaffirmed this commitment on its very own website years later:
Seeing no clear path in the public sector, and given the success of other ambitious projects in private industry, [OpenAI] decided to pursue this project through private means bound by strong commitments to the public good.
—Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
In his latest interview, Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
This season’s roster represents a bold step forward in fostering creativity and cultural commentary, reaffirming the program’s dedication to empowering artists to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and connect.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
OpenAI reaffirmed this commitment on its very own website years later:
Seeing no clear path in the public sector, and given the success of other ambitious projects in private industry, [OpenAI] decided to pursue this project through private means bound by strong commitments to the public good.
—Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
In his latest interview, Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
This season’s roster represents a bold step forward in fostering creativity and cultural commentary, reaffirming the program’s dedication to empowering artists to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and connect.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reaffirm
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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