as in affirms
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 reaffirms
Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirms
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Appeals Court affirms life sentence On Tuesday, the state Appeals Court affirmed the convictions of a man found guilty of attacking a Brockton woman in her home in 2013, the Plymouth DA announced.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
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If the appeals court affirms the conviction, the handbook says the appellant can then petition the United States Supreme Court for a certiorari review.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Just make sure to prune any overgrowth so that the plant maintains its aesthetic appeal.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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The school maintains a similar public-private arrangement with its own slate of local companies, including Deloitte, Airbus, and Raytheon.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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