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
This means making these confirmations more rapidly and confidently is a major challenge that astronomers are eager to ease.
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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
As a result, your inbox will often surface dozens of account confirmations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
His inbox was full of job matches and interview confirmations.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Included in the announcement about Thomas’ return were the official confirmations of three other offseason moves by the Rams.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Maine is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who need four seats to regain control and wield considerable influence in Washington over everything from legislation to confirmations if there are any new vacancies on the Supreme Court.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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
As a result, your inbox will often surface dozens of account confirmations.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
His inbox was full of job matches and interview confirmations.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Included in the announcement about Thomas’ return were the official confirmations of three other offseason moves by the Rams.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Maine is a top pickup opportunity for Democrats, who need four seats to regain control and wield considerable influence in Washington over everything from legislation to confirmations if there are any new vacancies on the Supreme Court.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman said that was reason enough to reject the confirmations.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmations
Noun
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Computer programs that check mathematical arguments, such as proofs, have existed for decades.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project grew out of testimonies Ozirna encountered in the early days of the war.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the tropical climate above ground, temperatures inside the facility are kept deliberately low through centralized air conditioning systems, according to multiple testimonies cited in past reports.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 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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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are some additional features such as appointment scheduling and customer referrals, testimonials, and feedback.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arlington police said witnesses told them a fight broke out and someone started shooting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Goldberg said even witnesses who observed the same incident walked away with different interpretations.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Confirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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