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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
At her confirmation hearing in January to become attorney general, Pam Bondi vowed to fight violent crime and restore confidence and integrity to the Justice Department.
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 6 May 2025
The commission recommended Village Board approval of the proposal with staff confirmation that Lincolnwood received all monthly payments from T-Mobile since 2020.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
The Senate ultimately approved his confirmation in a narrow vote.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Lucas, NPR, 6 May 2025
The commission recommended Village Board approval of the proposal with staff confirmation that Lincolnwood received all monthly payments from T-Mobile since 2020.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
The Pentagon chief has made no secret of his dislike of the number of senior generals in the military, even touching on that view during his confirmation hearing in January.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 May 2025
The Senate ultimately approved his confirmation in a narrow vote.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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After years of investigation, multiple pieces of physical evidence from the case were sent to a lab for DNA testing in 2021.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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Their testimony is likely to highlight both the practical and political pressures confronting ICE personnel in the field.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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Following her testimony, Combs is requesting that her lawsuit be dismissed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
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But Camero didn’t have proper documentation, which prompted a call to U.S. Border Patrol, and Camero was detained.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Clean documentation, efficient data transfer and compatible systems are essential for smooth acquisitions and ongoing management.—
Paul Davis,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Its weightless wear is a testament to the fact that it’s made from over 40% water, delivering light-to-medium coverage that wears like a moisturizer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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Part of those fireworks is a testament to the four’s overwhelming talent battling toe-to-toe.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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