as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
in the absence of confirming evidence, we should give him the benefit of the doubt
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as in verifying
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 approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship
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Recent Examples of confirming
Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 May 2026
On Tuesday, May 5, the Mahwah Health Department issued a health alert on social media, confirming that a beaver had tested positive for rabies and that those bitten were receiving treatment.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
More concrete details are yet to be announced, with Lutnick confirming that only one person has been approved for the new visa format thus far.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
During the nearly two decades since that meeting with carpet executives in 2008, Georgia regulators intermittently tested the waters south of Dalton, confirming time and again the extensive contamination.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Baldoni’s company Wayfarer Studios’ lawyers, Bryan Freedman and Ellyn Garofalo, and Lively’s counsel, Michael Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, issued a joint statement confirming the end of the legal battle.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The flexibility of this digital approach enabled easy testing of various scenarios, confirming that the dolphin’s propulsion mechanism remains remarkably consistent across swimming speeds.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Leonardi submitted a letter to the commissioner confirming her secretary used the credit card to buy the $150 ticket to the gala.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
On March 31, West and Amanda released a joint statement confirming their relationship, effectively creating Bravo’s latest scandal.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The website instructs guests not to go to the airport, confirming that the airline carrier has officially shut down and all flights are cancelled.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 7 May 2026
On Tuesday, May 5, the Mahwah Health Department issued a health alert on social media, confirming that a beaver had tested positive for rabies and that those bitten were receiving treatment.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
More concrete details are yet to be announced, with Lutnick confirming that only one person has been approved for the new visa format thus far.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
During the nearly two decades since that meeting with carpet executives in 2008, Georgia regulators intermittently tested the waters south of Dalton, confirming time and again the extensive contamination.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Baldoni’s company Wayfarer Studios’ lawyers, Bryan Freedman and Ellyn Garofalo, and Lively’s counsel, Michael Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, issued a joint statement confirming the end of the legal battle.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The flexibility of this digital approach enabled easy testing of various scenarios, confirming that the dolphin’s propulsion mechanism remains remarkably consistent across swimming speeds.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Leonardi submitted a letter to the commissioner confirming her secretary used the credit card to buy the $150 ticket to the gala.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
On March 31, West and Amanda released a joint statement confirming their relationship, effectively creating Bravo’s latest scandal.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirming
Adjective
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Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Southbridge Police Department addressed the viral video in a statement shared on Facebook, without confirming the location where the video was recorded or verifying its authenticity.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Others caught on video at the campaign event, who are identified as leaders and lobbyists in the state’s agricultural industry, discuss the proportion of the state’s farmworkers who are undocumented, and employers’ challenges in verifying workers’ legal status.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The heaviest blow came last week when the Virginia Supreme Court nixed a referendum approving a new map that was expected to increase Democrats’ edge in the blue-trending state from 6-5 to 10-1.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Commissioners are expected to vote on a resolution at their next meeting on May 20 approving the project as a Live Local initiative.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Taurus Sun works beautifully with Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing growth through collaboration, feedback, and supportive connections.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, have emphasized the importance of transparency, arguing that allowing cameras in the courtroom helps counter misinformation and ensures public trust in the proceedings.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Dong wrote articles arguing for constitutional democracy, political reform and transparency in politics — views allowed to circulate freely in the past that are now taboo in China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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If the unions agreed to that, Horwitz said, any delay in negotiating or ratifying a new contract after the 2026 contract runs out would see the LIRR workers effectively making less after the end of the year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 12775 are headed back to work at NIPSCO, after ratifying a new contract with the utility.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Confirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirming. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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