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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
Provided both devices run at least the 2021-vintage Android 12 and the Phone by Google app—not a third-party dialer from Samsung or another firm—your contact’s phone will verify a real call by sending an end-to-end-encrypted confirmation signal to your phone.
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Over the years, the confirmation approach has received the most attention.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The confirmation comes exactly 82 years after the submarine was lost on June 1, 1944, during its final wartime patrol.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
When a call comes in, the caller’s Google dialer app sends a confirmation signal that is missing in spoofed relay calls.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Over the years, the confirmation approach has received the most attention.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
The confirmation comes exactly 82 years after the submarine was lost on June 1, 1944, during its final wartime patrol.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
When a call comes in, the caller’s Google dialer app sends a confirmation signal that is missing in spoofed relay calls.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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Decades after Jones’ killing, investigators sent the evidence to a laboratory for processing and established a DNA profile of the killer.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The appellate court said the attorney general had demonstrated probable cause to investigate and sue, citing public reports of malfeasance at the NRA that predated the investigation and ample evidence uncovered during it.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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However, Joyce Oen-Hsiao, MD, FACC, associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, cautioned that studies have only found an association—not proof that mouthwash directly causes high blood pressure.—
Laura Bradley,
Health,
3 June 2026
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The company said this achievement provides customers with clear proof of the aircraft’s ability to survive and avoid detection on complex battlefields.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Emotional testimony details shocking stabbing The trial, which began with jury selection on June 1, included emotional testimony from eye witnesses and graphic video footage of the chaotic event, CBS News reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Jurors returned their verdict after several days of testimony from dozens of witnesses, including students who saw the altercation, investigators who handled the case, medical experts, and character witnesses called by the defense.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Failure to submit any required tax documentation when requested may result in forfeiture of the Prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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With more than 10,000 years of history behind it, Fort Snelling remains open, serving as a testament to interconnectedness and the nation's history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Those conversations have continued decades later, a testament to its significance as a watershed moment for the genre.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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