1
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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2
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 Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The 14th Amendment affirms that those born in the United States are citizens, a powerful expression of equal human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Religious freedom affirms a broader and deeper vision of American democracy where all beliefs, and none, can coexist in a diverse and evolving society.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lack of in-home nurses; baby dies Much of Middlebrooks’ order, and the appeals court ruling that affirms it, concerns the in-home nursing care that parents of medically complex children rely upon.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The 14th Amendment affirms that those born in the United States are citizens, a powerful expression of equal human dignity.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Religious freedom affirms a broader and deeper vision of American democracy where all beliefs, and none, can coexist in a diverse and evolving society.
—Corey D. B. Walker, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirms
Verb
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While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nationwide hair removal salon chain European Wax Center has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company used tracking technologies to collect consumers' information.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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After participating in the investigation, the complaint alleges that Dustman stopped sharing information with Onka and others who had made complaints against his command decisions, policy and management of the department.—
Ben Wheeler
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Testing showed that the French Roast Low Acid coffee contained half the caffeine of a regular blend, but it was not labeled accordingly, the suit claims.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The interior proclaims the beauty of efficient bureaucracy.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which Intel proclaims is its best gaming processor ever, is set to launch for just $299.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company contends that since US regulators didn’t require a cancer warning, federal law bars those types of suits.—
Jef Feeley,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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Abbott contends the policy weakens statewide coordination with federal authorities.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump often professes his support for farmers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The upcoming exhibition's contemporary edge professes the importance of displaying Native American art of the present, to resist the erasure of living, thriving Indigenous American cultures and communities.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Affirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirms. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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