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How does the verb confirm contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of confirm are authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, and verify. While all these words mean "to attest to the truth or validity of something," confirm implies the removing of doubts by an authoritative statement or indisputable fact.

confirmed the reports

When is authenticate a more appropriate choice than confirm?

While the synonyms authenticate and confirm are close in meaning, authenticate implies establishing genuineness by adducing legal or official documents or expert opinion.

handwriting experts authenticated the diaries

When is it sensible to use corroborate instead of confirm?

While in some cases nearly identical to confirm, corroborate suggests the strengthening of what is already partly established.

witnesses corroborated his story

When could substantiate be used to replace confirm?

The synonyms substantiate and confirm are sometimes interchangeable, but substantiate implies the offering of evidence that sustains the contention.

the claims have yet to be substantiated

In what contexts can validate take the place of confirm?

The meanings of validate and confirm largely overlap; however, validate implies establishing validity by authoritative affirmation or by factual proof.

validated the hypothesis by experiments

When would verify be a good substitute for confirm?

In some situations, the words verify and confirm are roughly equivalent. However, verify implies the establishing of correspondence of actual facts or details with those proposed or guessed at.

all statements of fact in the article have been verified

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of confirm OnePlus confirmed its new Sand Storm finish will be the first handset to use aerospace-grade Micro-Arc Oxidation. PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025 The show is currently wrapping up its second season, but it’s already been confirmed that Alma’s Way will return for Season 3. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 29 Sep. 2025 This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 This demonstration confirmed that the technology can handle extended use in demanding conditions. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for confirm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirm
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  • Detectives determined that Holland never stalked Kristil and verified his whereabouts in a different state at the time she was killed.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Mud Jeans has become the first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, a certification that independently verifies durability, repairability and recyclability in textiles.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Tesla’s board just recommended that shareholders approve a trillion-dollar pay package to incentivize Musk to focus on Tesla.
    Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Electronic Arts' Board of Directors has approved the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.
    Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
  • During oral arguments at the Arizona Supreme Court, attorney Eric Fraser, who argued on behalf of the state, didn't deny political violence occurred in the country.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Production workers DreamWorks Animation have officially ratified their first union contract since unionizing with the Animation Guild and the Motion Picture Editors Guild last year.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
  • While undoubtedly a step forward, the agreement has not been ratified by either country.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Most insurance companies offer online quotes, although some may require a phone call to finalize the process.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Electronic Arts' Board of Directors has approved the acquisition, which is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The findings, if widely accepted, would push back the emergence of our own species by 400,000 years and dramatically reshape what’s known about human origins.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Confirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirm. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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