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as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
unwilling to affirm without further study that the painting is an original Rembrandt
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as in declares
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 affirms
The book affirms the many ways to make a family and how those bonds hold us through loss and growth over time.
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Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Moreover, reading Powers in this more difficult, demanding way affirms the imperative that Literature—recalcitrant in its ideas, characters, and storylines—should invite and sustain more of and from its readers.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
As with many markers of identity, this part of self-discovery boils down to if this language affirms you.
—Tara Michaela Jones, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Resolved, The State of California humbly asks for forgiveness from those affected by past atrocities, both deliberately and negligently, and acknowledges and affirms its responsibility to end ongoing harm.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Meghan Riordan Jarvis, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Moreover, reading Powers in this more difficult, demanding way affirms the imperative that Literature—recalcitrant in its ideas, characters, and storylines—should invite and sustain more of and from its readers.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
Kansas City has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
As with many markers of identity, this part of self-discovery boils down to if this language affirms you.
—Tara Michaela Jones, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Resolved, The State of California humbly asks for forgiveness from those affected by past atrocities, both deliberately and negligently, and acknowledges and affirms its responsibility to end ongoing harm.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power insists there are no lead pipelines requiring replacement within its nearly 745,000 connections.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Crowley insists that Garfield's cameo is very hard to spot, given that Almut runs past other custodians on her route.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Under current law, most emergencies end when the governor declares them over or after a vote of the Legislature.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Walker declares the retailer remains staunchly dedicated to offering affordable fashion for all, meaning that price inflation to garner improved garment care isn't on the cards.Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit also alleges Suncor continued to release sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide into the surrounding neighborhood after Williams died.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drummond’s petition asserts that the appeals court’s decision conflicts with rulings from other circuits, urging the Supreme Court to resolve the dispute.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Oct. 2024
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The almanac asserts heavy snowstorms will hit central and southern Appalachia, the Rockies and portions of the western Ohio Valley.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
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By voluntarily agreeing to the MOU, the company actually sought to kill attempts at passing right-to-repair laws, Warren contends.Justine Calma, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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The complaint contends the provision ought not to apply to antitrust claims.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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Abel, the police tech company that turns body camera footage into reports with AI, today announces its public launch.Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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