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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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
Google also introduced additional user confirmations for certain actions, like deleting calendar events.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
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
Google also introduced additional user confirmations for certain actions, like deleting calendar events.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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For the most part, proofs seemed like a fantasy.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Bobbie for Change will collect these testimonies and send them directly to lawmakers, urging reform.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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These vehicles are physical testaments to design, craftsmanship, and the technological ambitions of their time.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The program will feature live musical performances and viewer testimonials, plus archival material from iconic public television shows including Masterpiece, Austin City Limits, Great Performances and Sesame Street.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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If nothing else could be gleaned from Florida’s testimonials, the program isn’t going to roll over.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the investigation.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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