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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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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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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There are nearly eight million open jobs in the United States—a testament to entrepreneurship and business dynamism.
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That achievement is a testament to the coach’s skill and longevity.
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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