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
In the company’s first show since 2018, Calvin Klein secured 1 million engagement score, reaffirming the brand’s enduring influence.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Dexcom reaffirmed its guidance for full-year revenue at $4.60 billion, while analysts polled by FactSet called for $4.61 billion.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
One of the biggest storylines of Red Sox camp this spring will be the performance of top prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer, and Tuesday the club’s top decision-makers reaffirmed that the trio will be given an opportunity to earn a spot over the next six weeks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Snap shares surged after the bell Tuesday on better-than-expected results, while Meta Platforms recently topped results and reaffirmed plans for heavy artificial intelligence spending.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Dexcom reaffirmed its guidance for full-year revenue at $4.60 billion, while analysts polled by FactSet called for $4.61 billion.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
One of the biggest storylines of Red Sox camp this spring will be the performance of top prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer, and Tuesday the club’s top decision-makers reaffirmed that the trio will be given an opportunity to earn a spot over the next six weeks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Snap shares surged after the bell Tuesday on better-than-expected results, while Meta Platforms recently topped results and reaffirmed plans for heavy artificial intelligence spending.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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In 2017, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit, in affirming Mr. Ulbricht’s conviction, acknowledged the severe nature of the punishment.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Still, American democracy has proven to be resilient, and Congress, the branch of government closest to the people, was coming together to affirm the choice of Americans.—
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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Prieto has maintained a series of long relationships, adapting to varied production sizes, budgets, and styles.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Though brands like Frame are preparing for a skinny jean comeback, Candiani anticipates wide-leg and baggy jeans to maintain their place as the most in-demand fits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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After a brief return to local control in the 1930s, the state reasserted authority over Kansas City police to weaken political boss Tom Pendergast, who had used the department for patronage and election fraud.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is reasserting the principle that strong states can swallow weaker neighbors.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Adams then would be afforded some type of public hearing to defend himself against the claims.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Newport Harbor defeated two-time defending champion Orange Lutheran 12-11 in double overtime on a goal from Gabby Alexson. ...—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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