as in to affirm
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 reaffirm
Journalistic credibility must be reaffirmed daily, through transparency in reporting, responsiveness to audience concerns, and a commitment to rigorous editorial standards.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Apple reaffirmed its commitment to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The policy was amended in 2019, and reaffirmed by the Boston City Council last December.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The agency’s mission, programs and funding have been reaffirmed through subsequent legislation, such as the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Apple reaffirmed its commitment to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
The policy was amended in 2019, and reaffirmed by the Boston City Council last December.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
The agency’s mission, programs and funding have been reaffirmed through subsequent legislation, such as the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003.
—Devon Akmon, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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After affirming his commitment to cooperating with the investigation, protecting Jewish students and protecting free speech, Wood referenced the protest.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the same time with all of this, box office sources, not just Disney, affirm that Snow White played evenly across the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s policies have led to actions such as the withdrawal of federal funding from institutions maintaining DEI programs.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Other strains of bacteria can help maintain colonic health.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Recent political events in the US present an opportunity to reassert your organizations’ values.—
Adrian Dearnell,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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With this executive order, Trump seeks to assert his control over the past, ignoring and rewriting history to reassert the firm, racial and gender hierarchies that America has worked so hard to overcome.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The judge defended his decision, citing the fact that Sullivan has no permanent residence, has been admitted to a hospital since her arrest for mental health reasons, has no prior criminal record and has not failed to appear in court as reasons why house arrest is not necessary.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Marshall also took time to defend Qatar from accusations of buying influence through its contributions to American universities, a point of discourse Qatari agents have historically worked to quash.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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