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
The company also suggests saving screenshots of messages, payment confirmations and other records in case the seller disappears.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Travelers forward their confirmations, and the software assembles an organized trip timeline in one clear view, without the usual manual entry.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Reinvent Albany did a comprehensive study, published last December, of the lack of any information regarding state Senate confirmations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
In the 1990s, there was genuine deliberation across party lines on most issues and confirmations.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is famous for day-of surprises, and confirmations typically don’t drop until stars are already on the steps.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Three Smokey Bones locations closed in Pennsylvania, per confirmations from employees at the stores, the Trib Live reported.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Regis will also maintain all academic records for Anna Marie so that students can access transcripts and other documents, including degree confirmations.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Travelers forward their confirmations, and the software assembles an organized trip timeline in one clear view, without the usual manual entry.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Reinvent Albany did a comprehensive study, published last December, of the lack of any information regarding state Senate confirmations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
In the 1990s, there was genuine deliberation across party lines on most issues and confirmations.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
As chairman, Cassidy has had several clashes with the White House over confirmations, including for Kennedy due to his support for decreasing the number of vaccines children receive.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
The Met Gala is famous for day-of surprises, and confirmations typically don’t drop until stars are already on the steps.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Three Smokey Bones locations closed in Pennsylvania, per confirmations from employees at the stores, the Trib Live reported.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Regis will also maintain all academic records for Anna Marie so that students can access transcripts and other documents, including degree confirmations.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
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Going into the conference, Tao regarded Lean, software that allows mathematical proofs to be written and checked as computer code, as a complicated program that would take months to learn.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Math is a good test case because new ideas and proofs can be checked.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom during the nearly four-month-long criminal trial, which included testimonies from the victim, his family and celebrities Macaulay Culkin and Chris Tucker.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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In the series, Gladwell draws on archives, letters, diaries, court records and eyewitness testimonies, along with interviews with American scholars and storytellers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Wasserman Schultz has also been rolling out testimonials and endorsements from Black community leaders.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Demonstrators grabbed bricks from the ground to throw at police, as tear gas was deployed in Geneva's streets, witnesses told Reuters.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Detectives are actively interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence, the department said.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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