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
After getting confirmation, the family drove 12 hours from West Virginia for the emotional reunion.
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Given that America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 3 has yet to be officially renewed, there's no official confirmation on who might return as part of the cast.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 June 2025
Other Iranian lawmakers have called for the Islamic Republic to formally withdraw from the treaty, in what would likely be interpreted as a virtual confirmation of Iranian intent to build a nuclear weapon.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
There has been no confirmation about whether law enforcement or federal agencies are involved in the investigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for confirmation
Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Given that America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 3 has yet to be officially renewed, there's no official confirmation on who might return as part of the cast.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 June 2025
Other Iranian lawmakers have called for the Islamic Republic to formally withdraw from the treaty, in what would likely be interpreted as a virtual confirmation of Iranian intent to build a nuclear weapon.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
There has been no confirmation about whether law enforcement or federal agencies are involved in the investigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
Noun
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However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Most weight loss advice during this period, however, is not evidence based, Bulik pointed out.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Trump’s advisers tout that economic data as proof that their critics are wrong.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Still, Powell’s testimony before the House of Representatives could spell bumpy waters ahead.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress kicks off Tuesday morning, as the central bank leader presents the Fed's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.—
Taposh Roy,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The company’s documentation also states it later obscures this information and eventually deletes it.—
Colin Lecher,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In its place is an intimate testament to the foundations of country, bluegrass and folk music that has served as a de facto incubator for some truly prominent names to come out of the genres over the last few years.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The Pacers may not defeat the superior Oklahoma City Thunder to win their first ever title, but that this is a series at all is another testament to Carlisle.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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