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 announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Police, the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the Coast Guard launched a joint search operation late Tuesday morning after confirmation that the father and son were missing, ABC News Honolulu affiliate KITV reported.
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Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The confirmation of Alfonso’s death came days after social media speculation began about a person going over the waterfall on June 20.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Several hours passed between the first reports of gunfire and the department’s public confirmation of the incidents.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Police, the Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department and the Coast Guard launched a joint search operation late Tuesday morning after confirmation that the father and son were missing, ABC News Honolulu affiliate KITV reported.
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Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The confirmation of Alfonso’s death came days after social media speculation began about a person going over the waterfall on June 20.
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Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Several hours passed between the first reports of gunfire and the department’s public confirmation of the incidents.
—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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There’s also evidence a lot is getting through.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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