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 stand-off threatens to delay Warsh’s confirmation until after Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Eligible users should have received a notice in the mail or email containing a notice ID and a confirmation code, which is needed when selecting a payment method online.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
That could backfire on the president, delaying the confirmation of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Fed chair, and leaving Powell in the position longer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
However, his confirmation isn't guaranteed.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confirmation
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Eligible users should have received a notice in the mail or email containing a notice ID and a confirmation code, which is needed when selecting a payment method online.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
That could backfire on the president, delaying the confirmation of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Fed chair, and leaving Powell in the position longer.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
However, his confirmation isn't guaranteed.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
Noun
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Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Florida prosecutors did not file charges, citing insufficient evidence.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Vagina Monologues, to me, are proof that art can transform someone.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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In both cases, an ever broadening category of deaths functioned as inexhaustible proof of an expansive government cover-up.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the trial, which started Wednesday and wrapped up Monday, the jury heard testimony from the driver, the plaintiff and friends of the plaintiff who corroborated her story, Hurd said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That bill, a polarizing measure that drew hours of testimony in the Legislature, made it through the Senate in a 19-14 vote, short of the two-thirds support needed to override a veto.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officials said applications are still reviewed under Chapter 17 of the city code, require documentation from licensed professionals such as certified arborists, and may include site visits and post-work inspections to ensure compliance.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No surviving documentation fully itemized the materials that Schomburg sold to the New York Public Library.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The teamwork and professionalism shown by the officers today are a testament to their training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical decision-making.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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That was a far cry from the iPhone’s dominant position today, capturing a third of the global market and nearly two-thirds of the US, which is a testament to Tim Cook’s commercial genius.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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