as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
the theory was not confirmable, and eventually it had to be discarded in favor of one that was
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Recent Examples of confirmable
Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director's position was made confirmable in 2006.
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director’s position was made confirmable in 2006.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director’s position was made confirmable in 2006.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmable
Adjective
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In several cases, no verifiable matches were found.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So maybe this is just an intriguing talking point more than anything scientifically demonstrable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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His perspective reflects a broader shift in expectations, where credibility is no longer established through messaging alone but through demonstrable outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These systems are key for assessing trajectory, guidance behavior, and reentry vehicle deployment, providing the empirical data necessary to certify the missile’s operational readiness.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In practice, these companies also seem to be selling an empirical assessment of worker productivity, down to the minute.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Confirmable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmable. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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