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
Included in the announcement about Thomas’ return were the official confirmations of three other offseason moves by the Rams.
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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Tao’s advance would eventually catch the eye of Rosenfeld, who was interested in proofs that use a computer to check many examples.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once more to the study, where my eye is caught by a pile of unfinished business; letters, proofs, notes, etc.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With personal testimonies and shocking footage from the bombing of Nasser Hospital to the political struggle in the halls of American power, the film reveals a terrible reality, paving the way for humanity and collective action.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jason Ignacio White, a former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, collected anonymous testimonies of alleged abuse at the restaurant and posted them to his Instagram page.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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There are some additional features such as appointment scheduling and customer referrals, testimonials, and feedback.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators, who spoke to witnesses and reviewed surveillance video, determined that Gruver and Makarem got into an argument, during which Makarem pulled out a gun and fired multiple rounds into the homicide victim’s car, according to police.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police said a description of the suspect vehicle was obtained from witnesses and the vehicle was later found.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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