as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of confirmation
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria did not immediately respond to PEOPLE after being contacted for further information and confirmation.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Levine restored Bell’s confirmation to Wednesday’s agenda after both boards agreed to commission an outside review of governance practices across Florida’s 12 public universities.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Scammers are apparently taking travelers' white barcode tags, which can often reveal private passenger information, including their name and itinerary confirmation number.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
According to the mayor's office, the city will conduct a nationwide search for the airport's next CEO, which includes community input during the final stage and requires confirmation by the Denver City Council.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Levine restored Bell’s confirmation to Wednesday’s agenda after both boards agreed to commission an outside review of governance practices across Florida’s 12 public universities.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Scammers are apparently taking travelers' white barcode tags, which can often reveal private passenger information, including their name and itinerary confirmation number.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
According to the mayor's office, the city will conduct a nationwide search for the airport's next CEO, which includes community input during the final stage and requires confirmation by the Denver City Council.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.
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The attack, which was confirmed by local Russian officials, provides further evidence of Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crunch NATO summit.
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Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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Prosecutors rested their case on Thursday, July 2, after about two weeks of testimony at the Guinn Justice Center courthouse in Cleburne.
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His fears were rooted in delusions that also touched on the nation’s fentanyl crisis and the war in Ukraine, according to court testimony.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
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Featuring new original work from Aria Aber, Isabella Hammad, Omar Berrada, Eileen Myles, Ariana Reines and others who cite Adnan as a lodestar, My Center… is a testament to this poet’s gravity.
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The movie being made is a testament to how AI has grown in capabilities, but the real question is if a major studio will acquire it.
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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