REAFFIRMS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

reaffirms

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present tense third-person singular of reaffirm

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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 reaffirms Russia reaffirms Beijing ties after US-China truce Russia is seeking to reaffirm ties with China after Beijing patched up relations with the US last week. — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.

— Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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Raising military pay and expanding firepower were positive measures, but whether Tinubu maintains the political energy needed to fully implement structural changes beyond this election season remains to be seen, Barnett said.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
However, Gabbana maintains his creative responsibilities within the group together with Domenico Dolce, Alfonso’s brother.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

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