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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
The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.
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Bri Buckley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent polling confirms as much, said Andrew Keshner in MarketWatch.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Since work on the project began a few years ago, Falchuk confirms, seven interviews (including Dane’s and Goodall’s) have been filmed, with more in the works.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Another staffer confirms this was standard practice.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
At least one Redditor from Charleston confirms that this took place.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
My professional experience only confirms this.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Seen from Beijing, today's turmoil confirms rather than contradicts long-standing assumptions about global energy insecurity.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Bri Buckley, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent polling confirms as much, said Andrew Keshner in MarketWatch.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Mar. 2026
Since work on the project began a few years ago, Falchuk confirms, seven interviews (including Dane’s and Goodall’s) have been filmed, with more in the works.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Another staffer confirms this was standard practice.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
At least one Redditor from Charleston confirms that this took place.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026
My professional experience only confirms this.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Seen from Beijing, today's turmoil confirms rather than contradicts long-standing assumptions about global energy insecurity.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirms
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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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If the department verifies a high-risk situation, the bill instructs it to assign the case as Priority I, meaning the child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, and DHW takes action immediately, according to department guidelines outlined in the Idaho Child Protection Manual.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Renewing multi-year funding CB11-2026 approves a multi-year grant agreement with the county's Housing Commission to support office space for the NonProfit Collaborative.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And yet since the strikes on Iran started, only one in four Americans approves of them, while about half — including one in four Republicans — believe Trump is too willing to use military force, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Confirms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirms. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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