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
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
Noun
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However, Flores successfully argued that two of the counts should be reduced to misdemeanors without evidence that the tree damage exceeded $400.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Defendants have filed a motion for summary judgment — a request that the court rule in their favor based on the evidence that has been submitted to date.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Noun
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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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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Witness testimony The government has identified four victims in court filings who are expected to testify at trial.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
3 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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Federal case records show the company has not filed any documentation since Illston issued her ruling.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
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 21 May. 2025.
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