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
His near party-line confirmation showed how far Washington political divides now extend to the Fed.
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Andrew Ackerman, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
The legal drama delayed Warsh's confirmation.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, is sworn in to his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 13 May 2026
What's more, not only are nearly 8,000 additional exoplanet candidates awaiting official confirmation, but billions are thought to exist, astronomers say.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Andrew Ackerman, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
The legal drama delayed Warsh's confirmation.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, is sworn in to his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 13 May 2026
What's more, not only are nearly 8,000 additional exoplanet candidates awaiting official confirmation, but billions are thought to exist, astronomers say.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
Noun
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In a rare move, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond concluded that trial attorneys hid evidence that might have led to an acquittal.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Do not treat fear like evidence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Noun
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During the meeting, Lucas said a security plan for a business might look like proof of additional security cameras or hiring private security.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Although no evidence ever emerged proving Fuhrman planted the evidence, controversy surrounding his testimony devastated the prosecution’s case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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During his testimony, Altman was asked about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Healthcare documentation is notoriously burdensome, adding as much as 30% to total health spending in the United States and costing clinicians as much as a third of their time.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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That’s a testament to how iconic and crucial those solos are.—
St. Vincent,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Harry Styles' stage is a pop playground Styles’ laudable core band – anchored by his longtime drummer, the indefatigable Sarah Jones, who makes tricky beats look simple – was augmented by strings and horns on several tracks, a testament to his ambitious musical aspirations.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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