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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a confirmed grouch who never seems to smile
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as in deep
firmly established over time
a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything
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as in verified
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 approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship
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Recent Examples of confirmed
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
One week later, PEOPLE confirmed Taylor and Paulson’s relationship.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.
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ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
At least 235 people have so far been confirmed to have died after two massive earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24.
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Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
One week later, PEOPLE confirmed Taylor and Paulson’s relationship.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
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Others who could be more sensitive to extreme heat include pregnant women, people with chronic medical conditions and older adults, especially those who have pre-existing conditions, the NWS said.
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Kennedy has argued that seed oils cause chronic inflammation.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
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Zabrisky added that intercepted communications and witness accounts suggest Russian drone operators are regularly rotated through Kherson and nearby areas, although those claims have not been independently verified.
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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The celebration comes 250 years after delegates in Philadelphia approved the Declaration, setting in motion what would become the world's oldest continuing experiment in self-government.
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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.
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City’s squad had looked very settled but several players are expected to leave, including some like Nico Gonzalez and possibly Tijjani Reijnders, who only joined in the last 12-18 months.
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Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
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Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
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On June 18, Cuba's leaders unveiled a plan, not yet ratified by its parliament, with more than 170 sweeping measures that would privatize a vast swath of its socialist economy − reforms Rodríguez Castro used his clout to push through.
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China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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