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
While reaffirming In-N-Out’s California roots, Snyder cited family and business pressures in the state and teased future growth from Texas into nearby states—though East Coast fans will still have to wait.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Despite beating expectations for second-quarter profit and revenue, and reaffirming its 2025 guidance for those metrics, shares of Amex fell 2.5% in midday trading.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress extended funding for Brand USA by reaffirming the ESTA fee structure and introducing mandatory fee hikes.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 July 2025
The best long-term bet to preserve gains in LGBTQ rights is to enshrine them in national constitutions or comprehensive legislation and sustain broad social campaigns that reaffirm the dignity and citizenship of LGBTQ people.
—Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Despite beating expectations for second-quarter profit and revenue, and reaffirming its 2025 guidance for those metrics, shares of Amex fell 2.5% in midday trading.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Congress extended funding for Brand USA by reaffirming the ESTA fee structure and introducing mandatory fee hikes.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 July 2025
The best long-term bet to preserve gains in LGBTQ rights is to enshrine them in national constitutions or comprehensive legislation and sustain broad social campaigns that reaffirm the dignity and citizenship of LGBTQ people.
—Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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In the interview, Snyder affirmed the company’s plans to pull out of its Irvine headquarters and relocate to Baldwin Park, which were announced last winter.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Liebling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse and neglect, and while maintaining his innocence on the assault charge, was later sentenced 18 months in detention and three years probation.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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Rescissions are the constitutional path to codify these savings, shielding the administration from legal challenges while reasserting Congress' fiscal responsibility.—
Erick Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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With its uptrend reasserted, the S & P 500 is up some 30% from the early-April tariff-panic low, an extraordinary recovery in just over three months.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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And the reason is simple: Indy is a track where the Hendrick cars are always strong, with Larson being the defending race winner.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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