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
For instance, joint statements issued at the G-7 summit last month and at the Munich Security Conference in February reaffirmed cross-strait stability and expressed opposition to any unilateral actions that threaten peace in the Taiwan Strait, including through force or coercion.
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Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
Further, Sorbara highlighted that Chord Energy reaffirmed its capital returns framework, targeting to return more than 75% of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 18 May 2025
As Washington has moved more in alignment with Moscow’s position, Europe’s leading military powers have reaffirmed their commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself.
—Liubov Sholudko, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Earlier this month, the North Korean leader supervised a missile test, inspected tank and munitions plants, and made a rare stop at the Russian embassy in Pyongyang to reaffirm the nation's alliance with Moscow.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
Further, Sorbara highlighted that Chord Energy reaffirmed its capital returns framework, targeting to return more than 75% of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 18 May 2025
As Washington has moved more in alignment with Moscow’s position, Europe’s leading military powers have reaffirmed their commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself.
—Liubov Sholudko, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Earlier this month, the North Korean leader supervised a missile test, inspected tank and munitions plants, and made a rare stop at the Russian embassy in Pyongyang to reaffirm the nation's alliance with Moscow.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirm
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But all eyes are likely to be on A$AP Rocky, who’s done some scattered acting before, but who appears in his biggest role to date as Yung Felon, a part whose place in the story has yet to be revealed, but that’s been affirmed by Lee to be a major one.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The new pope’s brother had to resolve an online dispute by affirming Leo is a fan of the South Side’s Chicago White Sox and not the North Side’s Cubs.—
Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Duke Energy Lakes & Recreation ☑️ Water quality: Generally good, with ongoing efforts to maintain and improve environmental conditions.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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As a result, he has been tasked more with linking play between the lines, maintaining structure, and driving Madrid up the pitch.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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His attempts to reassert Russian dominance over former Soviet territories have come at a tremendous cost, domestically and internationally; the country has been cut off from Western capital markets and has no access to advanced technologies, particularly in aerospace, defense, and energy.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Ali reasserted his boxing dominance in the 1970s and was the only professional fighter to be heavyweight champion three times.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2025
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Kehoe, in response to a question from The Star on Tuesday, defended his decision to push the plan at the 11th-hour.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirm. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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