as in proofs
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 confirmations
Maine is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who need four seats to regain control and wield considerable influence in Washington over everything from legislation to confirmations if there are any new vacancies on the Supreme Court.
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Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Fox said the delay was due to a number of factors, including classification complexities, the 43-day government shutdown beginning in October and Senate confirmations at ODNI.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Ministers from Guinea, Kenya, and Zambia are also on the guest list, according to people familiar with the plans, with more confirmations expected in the coming days.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The confirmations came despite a ceasefire that took effect in October.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The interior has also been designed by Pininfarina, though no images or detailed confirmations of the cabin have been released so far.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Fox said the delay was due to a number of factors, including classification complexities, the 43-day government shutdown beginning in October and Senate confirmations at ODNI.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Ministers from Guinea, Kenya, and Zambia are also on the guest list, according to people familiar with the plans, with more confirmations expected in the coming days.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
The confirmations came despite a ceasefire that took effect in October.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The interior has also been designed by Pininfarina, though no images or detailed confirmations of the cabin have been released so far.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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In cryptography, when people are trying to avoid revealing their secrets, proofs are not always so simple—but a new result significantly closes this gap.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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By reapproaching the foundational technology of zero-knowledge proofs at first principles, Pellegrino says that his company’s new blockchain can manage 2 million transactions per second at a fraction of a cent per transaction, whereas Solana’s previous max is 100,000.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Musk is a veteran of jury testimonies.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their efforts eventually led to a meeting with Bonta last month, where their group presented a legal brief, lengthy evidence and personal testimonies, which appeared to move the attorney general.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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After two years of research, an art historian believes that the designs on glass Roman cage cups are testaments to the skill and collaborative efforts required to craft some of the empire’s most renowned pieces of glasswork.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Preston, who died in 2006, just days after coming out as gay in a rehabilitation facility at age 59, is remembered — warts and all — by friends, family, colleagues and historians through testimonials in this powerful biographical documentary.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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After making a short list of preferred firms, review client testimonials and success rates.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of people battled police in what witnesses described as medieval warfare that left 140 officers injured.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to the report, witnesses told investigators the group allegedly attended multiple parties in Mystic, Uncasville and East Lyme the day of the crash.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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