1
as in insisted
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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Relevance
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2
as in declared
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 affirmed
However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.
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Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.
—Jordan Chiles, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Governor Ned Lamont has repeatedly affirmed support for transgender residents.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
In response to the congressional request, Coupang affirmed its compliance.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Capital FM in October, Swift affirmed the track continued to be his favorite off the album.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
The response affirmed something central to Kaplow’s conception of Hart — that comedy was not optional.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Goodell affirmed his support for the artist at Monday’s wide-ranging Super Bowl press conference.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Certainly, multiple federal circuit courts have affirmed the right of the public to film law enforcement.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.
—Jordan Chiles, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Governor Ned Lamont has repeatedly affirmed support for transgender residents.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
In response to the congressional request, Coupang affirmed its compliance.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
In an appearance on Capital FM in October, Swift affirmed the track continued to be his favorite off the album.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
The response affirmed something central to Kaplow’s conception of Hart — that comedy was not optional.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Goodell affirmed his support for the artist at Monday’s wide-ranging Super Bowl press conference.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Certainly, multiple federal circuit courts have affirmed the right of the public to film law enforcement.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirmed
Verb
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Putin, however, has insisted that Russia would achieve its objectives in Ukraine one way or another.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 66-year-old actor insisted paying attention to subtle changes in his body made all the difference in his cancer battle while talking about his new business venture – AWEAR Market.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuits alleged people suffered substantial damage as a result of the now bankrupt plant that made fishing sinkers and battery terminals.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Demand independent confirmation of whatever statements are asserted as facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte exceed the national average.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fortune was supposed to favor them, ex-Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison proclaimed after the 2025 draft lottery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The year of Antoni Gaudí was proclaimed by the city of Barcelona and Casa Batlló is kick-starting the centenary of the Catalan architect’s death.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But multiple former offensive linemen contended Campbell’s Super Bowl struggles were not due to his arms.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers Brian Klein and Axel contended in court filings that Puig, who is from Cuba, was confused because of his language barrier and a dual diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Affirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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