as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of confirmation
The nomination certainly isn’t dead, but it’s now conditioned on Jamie McDonald’s confirmation to succeed him as US attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Last March, shortly after the confirmation of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the administration enacted major reductions in the Education Department workforce, cutting its staff roughly in half.
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Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Stiller shared confirmation on his X account.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Warsh won confirmation to the Fed board in a 51-45 vote, then was confirmed chair the next day, 54-45.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Last March, shortly after the confirmation of Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the administration enacted major reductions in the Education Department workforce, cutting its staff roughly in half.
—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Stiller shared confirmation on his X account.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Warsh won confirmation to the Fed board in a 51-45 vote, then was confirmed chair the next day, 54-45.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.
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At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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Prosecutors charged King with perjury in October 2025 when he was accused of lying during grand jury testimony; however, those charges were thrown out in December before being refiled in March.
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The testimony offers a rare window into how Epstein allegedly tried to use compromising information to manipulate at least one powerful public figure.
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Your Petition — filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions — does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans.
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This growing need has led to the emergence of specialized crypto recovery firms that focus on blockchain analysis, digital investigations and forensic documentation.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Teamwork and celebrating animation as a collaborative art has always been important fos us, and the film is a testament to everyone’s dedication and energy.
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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