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
Save emails, receipts, transfer confirmations and seller messages.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The company also suggests saving screenshots of messages, payment confirmations and other records in case the seller disappears.
—
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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
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If the answer is more than meaningless proofs, then your architecture is not resilient.
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And humans verify whether those proofs are correct.
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.
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Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.
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On the other hand, voters could grant the council abilities to directly oversee city staff; subpoena records and testimonies with the backing of state law; and establish an independent office to provide third-party analysis of policies and the city’s finances.
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.
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Social media is full of testimonials, but veterinarians and researchers tell a more complicated story about what this fungus can and cannot do.
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The case for regular sauna use as a longevity tool isn’t built on trends or testimonials.
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After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court.
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Detectives remained at the scene overnight collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and following leads, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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