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as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a confirmed grouch who never seems to smile
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2
as in deep
firmly established over time
a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything
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as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
several eyewitnesses who can confirm the defendant's account of what happened
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the senate must confirm an appointment to an ambassadorship
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Recent Examples of confirmed
Kate Murphy, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Josh Margolin, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Per the organization, one feline that consumed the pet food product has been confirmed positive for bird flu.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Locally, about 400 people with confirmed appointments were admitted each day, per the Union-Tribune.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
That information was sent to the FBI following the attack, Evans confirmed.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
Per the organization, one feline that consumed the pet food product has been confirmed positive for bird flu.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
Adjective
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Environments where failure is punished and stress is glorified can lead to chronic depletion.—
Erin Stafford,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Once housed, the theory goes, homeless people escape the chaos of the streets and can then work on finding a job, taking care of chronic health conditions, or getting sober.—
Angela Hart,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, easier said than done, in terms of them actually accepting their daughter’s wishes — and, in Timothy’s case, accepting pretty much anything right now, given his own deep free fall.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s because the twisty, spindly room centerpiece with large, pointy, deep green leaves is no ordinary tree.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Slowdowns and glitches are among the persistent complaints.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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With persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs that could further hike prices, pocketbook issues are likely to remain a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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The River City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 614 argued the 242-page agreement alters working conditions of officers and has the potential to erode the union’s collective bargaining capabilities.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The force-of-nature mother and activist left quite the impression — and was at the center of the story Garbus would be telling about a prolific serial killer on Long Island, New York who had not yet been caught.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The quiet suburban streets of Massapequa Park seem an unlikely backdrop for one of the most notorious serial killer cases in recent history.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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