REAFFIRMED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

reaffirmed

verb

past tense 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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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss the case.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Achane for the season and have been without top wide receiver Caleb Douglas the past three games, coach Jeff Hafley affirmed Monday that Willis remains the starting quarterback.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

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But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
In tests, the device maintained stable operation for over 72 hours, producing hydrogen at a rate of 466 μmol per square centimeter per hour.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

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