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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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962 and reaffirmed Cambodia's claim in later rulings, but Thai officials have challenged these demarcations.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
But it’s all completely lost on Isaac, reaffirming that these two were never truly on the same page.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 25 July 2025
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In his statement, Lawn went on to reaffirm the company’s commitment to safety.
—Maria Pasquini, People.com, 25 July 2025
If the youth plaintiffs win, the unlawful fossil fuel expansion orders will be halted, and the Constitution will be reaffirmed as a vital tool for climate protection.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
But it’s all completely lost on Isaac, reaffirming that these two were never truly on the same page.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 25 July 2025
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
In his statement, Lawn went on to reaffirm the company’s commitment to safety.
—Maria Pasquini, People.com, 25 July 2025
If the youth plaintiffs win, the unlawful fossil fuel expansion orders will be halted, and the Constitution will be reaffirmed as a vital tool for climate protection.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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