1
as in insisting
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 declaring
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 affirming
The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
Under Nelson, leaders also strengthened restrictions on members who pursued gender-affirming medical treatments or adopted new names, pronouns, or forms of dress, drawing criticism that the measures marginalized transgender members.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Arizona Secretary of State's Office sent a letter to the House Clerk's Office affirming the unofficial election results, according to a copy obtained by The Arizona Republic.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The month began with a career-affirming contract and ended with his wedding.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Medical groups and Tylenol's manufacturer, Kenvue, dispute the administration's claims, affirming the drug's safety during pregnancy.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Trump’s policies have especially impacted service members and veterans, including an executive order that bans transgender troops and another that bars trans veterans from receiving gender-affirming care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Topics of other protests included gender-affirming care for transgender individuals and starvation in Gaza.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affirming
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Democrats are also insisting on reversing cuts to Medicaid that were included the GOP’s signature tax measure earlier this year.—
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The government has adopted a different tone, placing her name on the FBI's Most Wanted list, and insisting her return is key to normalizing relations with Cuba.—
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Thomas Massie is declaring victory on his move to force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files after the election to fill a vacant Arizona House seat.—
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In May 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring that Palestinians qualify for full UN membership status.—
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LeMaistre testified earlier in the day, recounting her grief over losing her newborn son and alleging the incident left her unable to form healthy relationships and disrupted her dream of one day getting married.—
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The mosque was also the subject of a lengthy legal battle after local opponents sued the county, alleging that approval should not have been given to the mosque for construction.—
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Union attorneys argue the OMB overstepped its legal authority, asserting that federal law does not permit reductions in force during a lapse in appropriations.—
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In asserting a public interest in making the airwaves safe for the First Amendment, the words of a Mae West or a Jimmy Kimmel may be the best place to draw a line in the ether.—
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Head coach Bryan Pinabell said that the Spartans were a big challenge, but claiming the road victory was something his team took pride in.—
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In September 2024, Hershey's asked the court to dismiss the case, claiming the customers didn't actually sustain injury from purchasing the chocolates.—
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Trump has been proclaiming for years that his political opponents should be locked up, but there is a gulf between loudly alleging criminal behavior and amassing the evidence necessary to prove the elements of an actual crime.—
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On Thursday, the day after Kirk died,, for example, the X account of AI chatbot Perplexity was confidently proclaiming that Kirk was still alive.—
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Then, a mounting body of scientific evidence suggested that occasional burning is key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the park, leading park officials to implement a system of preventative burning.—
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The remakes will prioritize contemporary storytelling, elevated production values and fresh creative voices while maintaining the raw energy of the originals.—
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In a statement announcing a budget deal, however, Brinks mentioned roads, along with education and health care, as a funding priority.—
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The soon to be mother of four has been busy promoting her sophomore album, announcing a tour and hosting a string of meet and greets across the country.—
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“Affirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirming. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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