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
The intrigue: Singer-songwriter Carin León reaffirmed the pull of regional Mexican music, packing in 70,000 fans Sunday — the biggest concert crowd so far this year.
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Shafaq Patel, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump reaffirmed his intent to punish states that continue to allow trans athletes to compete with girls during his March 4 address to a joint session of Congress.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
The reunion reaffirmed that this was a crucial factor in her decision to not get married.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
In reaction to the impressive results, Siebert Williams Shank analyst Gabriele Sorbara reaffirmed a buy rating on FANG stock with a price target of $230.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
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Shafaq Patel, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Trump reaffirmed his intent to punish states that continue to allow trans athletes to compete with girls during his March 4 address to a joint session of Congress.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
The reunion reaffirmed that this was a crucial factor in her decision to not get married.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
In reaction to the impressive results, Siebert Williams Shank analyst Gabriele Sorbara reaffirmed a buy rating on FANG stock with a price target of $230.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
Verb
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Subsequent studies appeared to affirm the correlation, strengthening the belief among the general public about the benefits of red wine.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a longtime goal of President Trump’s since his time on the campaign trail.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2025
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Clear any noticeable salt bridges in the brine tank and use the correct salt for your type of water softener to maintain its functionality.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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As businesses expand beyond their hometown markets, maintaining an authentic connection to their local roots can become a challenge.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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The high court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has in recent years chipped away at that 90-year-old ruling and reasserted the president's power to remove executive branch officers at will.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Argentina and Chile have responded by reasserting their own long-standing territorial claims on the continent.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Providence stoked to defend Class 4A state title, but Lincoln-Way West also will contend.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of protests for Palestinian freedom are nonviolent and welcoming to all people of conscience who adhere to international law and defend human rights.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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