as in proofs
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 confirmations
Regis will also maintain all academic records for Anna Marie so that students can access transcripts and other documents, including degree confirmations.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Since consumers tend to mark these emails as spam, other no-reply emails may automatically be directed to the spam folder – including essential communication like booking confirmations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Visma are again one of the teams to watch with the late confirmations of Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Marriane Vos.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The time to judge character and competence is during Senate confirmations, and both Republicans and Democrats need to do their job when a replacement for Bondi is nominated.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
The astronauts did several rounds of verbal communications confirmations with Mission Control.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
This means making these confirmations more rapidly and confidently is a major challenge that astronomers are eager to ease.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
QuickBooks will retain employee records, time cards, pay stubs, W-4s, tax returns and deposit confirmations.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The confirmations come amid broader concern about the financial fallout of Bluesfest‘s collapse for international touring acts.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Since consumers tend to mark these emails as spam, other no-reply emails may automatically be directed to the spam folder – including essential communication like booking confirmations.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Visma are again one of the teams to watch with the late confirmations of Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Marriane Vos.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The time to judge character and competence is during Senate confirmations, and both Republicans and Democrats need to do their job when a replacement for Bondi is nominated.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
The astronauts did several rounds of verbal communications confirmations with Mission Control.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
This means making these confirmations more rapidly and confidently is a major challenge that astronomers are eager to ease.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2026
QuickBooks will retain employee records, time cards, pay stubs, W-4s, tax returns and deposit confirmations.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The confirmations come amid broader concern about the financial fallout of Bluesfest‘s collapse for international touring acts.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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Then there was the day in 1990 one of our researchers discovered at Yale’s Beinecke Library a set of page proofs of Richard Wright’s novel Native Son.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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But a number of brands have been releasing stronger tequilas that are bottled at much higher proofs, and the latest to join this growing category is Patrón.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the month, the courts heard the horrific and emotional testimonies of camp counselors of that night as part of the lawsuit.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The dueling testimonies of Altman and Musk are expected to open a window into some of the thinking that helped trigger the AI race, as well as the unraveling of their friendship.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Through poignant testimonials from schoolchildren and sharp social commentary, the film critiques the capitalist exploitation of this crisis and the failure of political responses.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a new book, Geoff Kelly traces how the artworks moved through criminal networks, where violence took the lives of key suspects and witnesses, and challenges long-circulating theories by revisiting key details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The outlets reported that detectives cited witnesses who said that that Cherry was aware of her mother's daily drug use — specifically of heroin laced with fentanyl.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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