1
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
our business partner affirmed his trust in us, and we in turn promised not to let him down
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Recent Examples of affirm
The Court of Justice of the European Union has affirmed the penalty, meaning Google is out of options.
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Requests can include using preferred pronouns, using any name other than the child’s legal name and allowing the child access to gender-affirming restrooms.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
In June, Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling strongly affirmed that right, Yet four justices did not vote to affirm birthright citizenship as a right ensured by the 14th Amendment, and some say that was alarming and points to a future of further challenges.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Requests can include using preferred pronouns, using any name other than the child’s legal name and allowing the child access to gender-affirming restrooms.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
In June, Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling strongly affirmed that right, Yet four justices did not vote to affirm birthright citizenship as a right ensured by the 14th Amendment, and some say that was alarming and points to a future of further challenges.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirm
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Rodríguez rejected those accusations, insisting authorities mobilized immediately.
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Even with some international teams packing up to go home, Rodríguez late Thursday insisted that the government was not winding down rescue efforts.
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Staghorn coral are in peril and were declared functionally extinct in Florida in 2025 by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Watch.
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But it was finally declared victorious after yearslong court battles.
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Youssef alleged the property later became associated with gang activity, narcotics activity, prostitution and violence.
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The nonprofit, which alleged the county violated the Surplus Lands Act by not first exploring affordable-housing development at the site, still has not dismissed its lawsuit.
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Kavanaugh could have limited his separate opinion to asserting that Trump’s order couldn’t override a federal law, which was all that was needed to decide the case.
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Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
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Plaintiffs claimed that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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My dear friend has been in communication with someone online (and by phone) who claims to be a famous celebrity.
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Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
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On September 25, 1975, Roy Bates proclaimed Sealand’s constitution.
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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
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The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
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Harry Styles professes his love for techno music via a hat during a walk in North London on June 25.
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In recent campaign communications, all three Democrats running to become the next governor of Kansas have cited internal data professing themselves to be leading their primary competition.
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“Affirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirm. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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