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 report exposed text messages that are alleged to be from Paul Ingrassia, who has been nominated to serve as special counsel of the United States and will have a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Common biases include herd mentality, overconfidence, confirmation bias, loss aversion, and anchoring.
—Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s array of Y2K denim miniskirts was confirmation that Dior is vying for more youthful and accessible vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, before official confirmation, people briefed on the matter told The Athletic that WMP had requested that away fans be prevented from buying tickets to the match.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Common biases include herd mentality, overconfidence, confirmation bias, loss aversion, and anchoring.
—Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s array of Y2K denim miniskirts was confirmation that Dior is vying for more youthful and accessible vibe.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, before official confirmation, people briefed on the matter told The Athletic that WMP had requested that away fans be prevented from buying tickets to the match.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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And there is evidence to back this — a Yale University review of insurance claims showed while 60% of women with significant symptoms of menopause seek treatment, almost 75% are left untreated.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Normally, people who get to wear that godly robe need more proof that someone isn’t capable enough before agreeing to that kind of action.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Police initially ruled the death accidental, but alleged that inconsistencies in Jonathan's testimonies had now prompted a judicial review, the publication and Spanish outlet El Periódico reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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But Lorch’s abuse of Holmes allegedly went way further than just the paddle, as Holmes has revealed to me over the years and in his testimony in the current case.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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When word got out about the parking lot proposal, the students organized to gather documentation and plan testimony to help make their case.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Suki’s Ambient Clinical Intelligence (ACI) helps physicians automate documentation and manage the revenue cycle and clinical reasoning.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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This deeply personal project, which took several years to make, is a testament to his unwavering faith, boundless patience and profound love for his journey and community.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The fact that this definitive global market has been held here every year for the last four decades is testament to that.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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