1
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
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Josh Margolin, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Per the organization, one feline that consumed the pet food product has been confirmed positive for bird flu.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In south-central Oklahoma, the city of Ada was ravaged by strong winds and a confirmed tornado.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
That information was sent to the FBI following the attack, Evans confirmed.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Per the organization, one feline that consumed the pet food product has been confirmed positive for bird flu.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
Adjective
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Experiences of patients with chronic illness, disability or language barriers can often go unheard.—
Jim Longo,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The benefits of spring produce include lowering your risk of chronic conditions and supporting heart, skin, and brain health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the play highlighted three under-the-radar players who have been critical for this Panthers team on their latest deep playoff run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There's a global 4B movement encouraging women to go celibate in protest against shrinking rights and persistent misogyny.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.—
Katharine Neill Harris,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
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The song will serve as the opening theme song for Smoke, a series about a detective and an arson investigator in pursuit of a pair of serial arsonists.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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The streamer has greenlit a drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham that tracks the face-off between a homicide detective and a serial killer.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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