1
as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of affirms
Even if the Fourth Circuit affirms Bell, NASCAR could still ultimately win the case, which is set to go to trial next December.
—
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Dangling Tucker and Valdez in trade talks all but affirms that claim.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Research like this only affirms that merchants and retailers offering this form of financing can benefit through higher sales.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In the video, Rae most astutely re-affirms her actual and legitimate pre-social media dance background while twirling around dark Paris streets with her dancers.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
The book affirms the many ways to make a family and how those bonds hold us through loss and growth over time.
—Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Moreover, reading Powers in this more difficult, demanding way affirms the imperative that Literature—recalcitrant in its ideas, characters, and storylines—should invite and sustain more of and from its readers.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
As with many markers of identity, this part of self-discovery boils down to if this language affirms you.
—Tara Michaela Jones, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Dangling Tucker and Valdez in trade talks all but affirms that claim.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Research like this only affirms that merchants and retailers offering this form of financing can benefit through higher sales.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
In the video, Rae most astutely re-affirms her actual and legitimate pre-social media dance background while twirling around dark Paris streets with her dancers.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
The book affirms the many ways to make a family and how those bonds hold us through loss and growth over time.
—Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Moreover, reading Powers in this more difficult, demanding way affirms the imperative that Literature—recalcitrant in its ideas, characters, and storylines—should invite and sustain more of and from its readers.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
As with many markers of identity, this part of self-discovery boils down to if this language affirms you.
—Tara Michaela Jones, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
Verb
-
Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
-
Ian insists the key is handed over first.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Even today, the Indian rupee note declares its value in 17 different languages.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Lee has only issued one exoneration while in office, in which the governor declares that the applicant didn't commit the crime.JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The report also alleges that Genki confirmed the existence of an optical sensor, and that fans the flames of existing speculation that the Joy-Con may double as a mouse, sort of how the Legion Go 2 TrueStrike controller does.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
-
The lawsuit alleges that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp have created a social media monopoly.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The original complaint asserts class-action status is appropriate and sets out reasons to support that position.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
-
The team asserts that the temperature and humidity in the building have never breached their target parameters, and that’s with monitoring done in both summer and winter.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The complaint contends that Schultz and So violated securities laws, and even indicated their efforts to skirt those laws on the Spaces call.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Amazon contends that the workers are not employees.Julia Shapero, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Nosferatu could have easily tipped into camp or outright silliness, but Eggers’ direction and visual aesthetic maintains a solemn tone of dread throughout the film.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
As Daniel announces a controversial plan to install a lavatory in the church, dividing his town, the cousin to Champton’s patron Bernard de Floures is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
-
That lengthy description, which appears on the dust jacket as well as the title page, simply announces the multitudes contained within.William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near affirms
Cite this Entry
“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share