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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
Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.
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Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Gladwin County, Michigan, late last month, making it Michigan's 15th tornado recorded in 2026.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Anne-Laure Mais, the founder of Musier and one of the coolest girls in Paris, confirms this on Instagram.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 May 2026
The current Menopause Society position statement confirms that for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most women.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
An agency spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE that the process can take up to six months to complete.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The university’s own database confirms this analysis.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Brammall confirms that the third Colin season will likely be the show’s last.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Gladwin County, Michigan, late last month, making it Michigan's 15th tornado recorded in 2026.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Anne-Laure Mais, the founder of Musier and one of the coolest girls in Paris, confirms this on Instagram.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 May 2026
The current Menopause Society position statement confirms that for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the risks for most women.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 May 2026
An agency spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE that the process can take up to six months to complete.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The university’s own database confirms this analysis.
—Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Brammall confirms that the third Colin season will likely be the show’s last.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirms
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For context, canvassing is a post-election process that verifies that all valid ballots cast are accurately counted and included in the final election result.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The document essentially verifies that Muhsen abandoned his bond obligations.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The county will hold a series of public workshops and hearings on the budget throughout May and June before the Board of Supervisors approves a final budget in June.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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Major construction at the course is deferred until the NPS approves the plan.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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The filing also argues Flagg's performances are not comparable to Swift's album or brand.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 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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“Confirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirms. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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