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
In fact, military buildups without diplomatic assurances are prone to be interpreted by China’s leadership as confirmations of hostile intent.
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Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Save all email confirmations and change notifications.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel supporters have since come out in droves to defend the late-night host — on air, on the picket line, in open letters, and on social media, with cancellation confirmations of their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN plans.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
The confirmations came after Senate Republicans voted to overturn existing rules with a simple majority to bypass the 60-vote threshold for confirming nominees in batches.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2022, the most recent year data is available in the monitoring report, Ohio had both its highest sightings and confirmations of black bears on record, with 285 sightings reported in 52 counties.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Aljafari has already received confirmations from 35 international festivals, including North American events.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Save all email confirmations and change notifications.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel supporters have since come out in droves to defend the late-night host — on air, on the picket line, in open letters, and on social media, with cancellation confirmations of their Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN plans.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
The confirmations came after Senate Republicans voted to overturn existing rules with a simple majority to bypass the 60-vote threshold for confirming nominees in batches.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2022, the most recent year data is available in the monitoring report, Ohio had both its highest sightings and confirmations of black bears on record, with 285 sightings reported in 52 counties.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2025
Aljafari has already received confirmations from 35 international festivals, including North American events.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
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Speaking to Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Saab reiterated demands for proofs of life of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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Such irrationality proofs have been rare — and at times, according to longtime Quanta contributor Erica Klarreich, dramatic.—
Jordana Cepelewicz,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Dec. 2025
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The complaint, filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, includes testimonies from four current federal workers at the State Department, Health and Human Services and the Postal Service who would be directly affected by the elimination of coverage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Hind’s voice — fragments of which spread online and were later verified and analyzed by outlets including The Washington Post, Sky News and Forensic Architecture — became one of the most haunting and emblematic testaments of the war in Gaza.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor are two of the most important artworks created in the 21st century, testaments to Black excellence and the epidemic of police violence.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
Alia Pharr,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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However, some witnesses told police that the dispute between Holmes and the supplier had been resolved.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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