1
as in insisting
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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2
as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
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Recent Examples of affirming
Blocking federal funds from being used in the provision of gender-affirming care has been the most popular anti-trans proposal in Congress.
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Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
These provisions included multiple attempts to restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care, which all failed.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
This new research comes as some Republican lawmakers across the country attempt to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth, in part on the basis that the rates of gender-affirming care are too high or unfounded claims that young children are getting surgeries.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
But research shows gender-affirming care is safe and can be life-saving for youth and adults, and mainstream medical societies endorse it.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 2024 legislative session, the ACLU recorded 79 efforts to restrict gender-affirming youth care.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Most youth gender-affirming care is non-surgical, and can include counseling, hormone therapy, and puberty blockers.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
No adolescents under age 12 received gender-affirming medications, according to the analysis of these claims.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Those in favor of gender-affirming care say that preventing access to these services can cause long term suffering and mental health problems for children and teens who aren't able to live in a body that feels like their own.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
These provisions included multiple attempts to restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care, which all failed.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
This new research comes as some Republican lawmakers across the country attempt to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth, in part on the basis that the rates of gender-affirming care are too high or unfounded claims that young children are getting surgeries.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
But research shows gender-affirming care is safe and can be life-saving for youth and adults, and mainstream medical societies endorse it.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the 2024 legislative session, the ACLU recorded 79 efforts to restrict gender-affirming youth care.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Most youth gender-affirming care is non-surgical, and can include counseling, hormone therapy, and puberty blockers.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
No adolescents under age 12 received gender-affirming medications, according to the analysis of these claims.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Those in favor of gender-affirming care say that preventing access to these services can cause long term suffering and mental health problems for children and teens who aren't able to live in a body that feels like their own.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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Riley issued a public statement in an effort to quell swirling Butler trade rumors last month, insisting Miami would not move on from its best two-way player this year.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Yoon has vowed to keep defending himself, signaling his intent to fight in court to stay in office and insisting that his martial law decree was within his constitutional powers.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune Asia,
30 Dec. 2024
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With the president-elect declaring even more drastic measures during his second term, Lung-Amam worries for areas with large migrant populations.—
Mennatalla Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, as fashion brands increasingly offer beauty ranges, the State of Fashion Report 2025 highlights the urgency for the industry to reach sustainability goals, declaring that inaction is not an option.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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His daughter, Sabrina Davis, was unable to sue, despite the Florida Department of Health alleging her dad’s doctor failed to diagnose a blood clot that ultimately killed him.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jabbar, who had proclaiming his support for ISIS, was shot and killed by New Orleans police at the scene.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The man, who later died in a firefight with police, was an American citizen from Texas who posted several videos onto Facebook in the hours before the attack proclaiming his support for the Islamic State militant group.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Encryption tools, secure communication channels, and data storage are essential to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive discussions.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The document services provider added nearly 7% after announcing its acquisition of printer maker Lexmark.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the incoming administration has positioned itself as more overtly tech-friendly, announcing a new Department of Government Efficiency to be led by tech veterans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as a White House AI and crypto czar.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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