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
File: President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan listens during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on February 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Carol Ross Joynt, CBS News, 20 May 2025
Long, who worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms in the House of Representatives, answered Senate Finance Committee queries during a confirmation hearing Tuesday.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 May 2025
After confirmations from Best Buy and GameStop about additional stock, Target is now tipped to receive a limited restock, too.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the mayor's office for comment and confirmation via email on Sunday.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Carol Ross Joynt, CBS News, 20 May 2025
Long, who worked as an auctioneer before serving six terms in the House of Representatives, answered Senate Finance Committee queries during a confirmation hearing Tuesday.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 May 2025
After confirmations from Best Buy and GameStop about additional stock, Target is now tipped to receive a limited restock, too.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the mayor's office for comment and confirmation via email on Sunday.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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By the time the public began to learn of the newfound evidence, IndyCar had issued new penalties.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is proof that’s not the case.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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Tesla’s legacy is a testament to the enduring impact of bold, forward-thinking leadership.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The recent Hitchcock restoration project, Roberts explains, is a testament to BFI’s active efforts.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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