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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a confirmed grouch who never seems to smile
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2
as in deep
firmly established over time
a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything
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as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
several eyewitnesses who can confirm the defendant's account of what happened
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship
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Recent Examples of confirmed
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
The confirmed death toll in Texas was 129 as of Friday evening.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The Academy Awards telecast, hosted by Conan O’Brien (who is confirmed to return in 2026) won for Outstanding Production Design and Choreography.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Last to make their entrances to the celebration were Chelsea’s confirmed summer signings: Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Jorrel Hato and Estevao.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
The confirmed death toll in Texas was 129 as of Friday evening.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Verb
Artau, 59, the son of Cuban immigrants, was confirmed Monday in a 50-43 Senate vote along party lines.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The Academy Awards telecast, hosted by Conan O’Brien (who is confirmed to return in 2026) won for Outstanding Production Design and Choreography.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
Adjective
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There’s plenty of research to back the diet’s benefits for weight management, elongating your lifespan and reducing your risk of certain chronic illnesses.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers found that people with chronic insomnia (who struggle to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer) have faster-declining brain function than their age would suggest.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Information was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but was not verified for accuracy.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Star-Telegram reached out to Texas A&M, and the university verified the video’s authenticity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, a Missouri House special committee on redistricting approved a plan, 10 to 4 along party lines.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bathroom regulations for government buildings Texas Lawmakers approved legislation regulating which bathrooms people use in government buildings, sending the bill to Abbott.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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DaSilva said that, aside from Gabrielle, tropical development elsewhere in the Atlantic is likely to remain minimal because of a strong area of high pressure and the persistent dry, dusty air in the middle of the ocean.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing China's growing activity in the Arctic, along with Russia's persistent military presence, the Pentagon has called for a stronger posture and enhanced capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Howe’s first-choice midfield of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton was both very settled and very, very good.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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