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as in verifies
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 approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship
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Recent Examples of confirms
When production for the show's latest installment begins in May, the cast and crew are heading to Greece and Monaco, Netflix confirms to PEOPLE.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The company filed its initial Chapter 11 exit plan on Sunday, which confirms many of the promises it’s made since filing for bankruptcy on January 14 and includes a commitment not to sell any of the three retailers.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Clinical signs raise suspicion for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), but genetic testing confirms it.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
This is the psychological phenomenon in which people seek out evidence that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore facts that might refute them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The medical examiner’s report confirms that Plaza and Baena had been separated for four months at the time of his death.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Nebraska Medicine confirms that glycinate and malate absorb better than oxide or sulfate, and that choosing the right type matters as much as the dose itself.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Benefits for Brands and Retailers The Trust Protocol’s Annual Report also confirms that its growers’ practices provide environmental benefits without sacrificing yield or fiber quality.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The company filed its initial Chapter 11 exit plan on Sunday, which confirms many of the promises it’s made since filing for bankruptcy on January 14 and includes a commitment not to sell any of the three retailers.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Clinical signs raise suspicion for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), but genetic testing confirms it.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
This is the psychological phenomenon in which people seek out evidence that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore facts that might refute them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The medical examiner’s report confirms that Plaza and Baena had been separated for four months at the time of his death.
—Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Nebraska Medicine confirms that glycinate and malate absorb better than oxide or sulfate, and that choosing the right type matters as much as the dose itself.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Benefits for Brands and Retailers The Trust Protocol’s Annual Report also confirms that its growers’ practices provide environmental benefits without sacrificing yield or fiber quality.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirms
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Doing so within 30 days of receiving the validation notice typically pauses all collection activity while the collector verifies the debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.—
Leila Bozorg,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The union is also requesting a regional moratorium on short-term rentals by Airbnb, now also a FIFA sponsor, which the union argues displaces local workers in an already thin Los Angeles housing market.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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All four members are in their early-to-mid 20s, and Keena argues that their age is inseparable from their sound.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Confirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirms. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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