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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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Konstantopoulos has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a chronic condition that affects connective tissues and makes injuries more frequent and severe.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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But fresh eyes and energy that the DOGE can bring to these chronic issues would help the country for decades to come.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Several of those have also been targeted for deep budget and staffing cuts at the direction of the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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For players looking to brush up on the series’ best installments, both Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Monster Hunter Rise (2021) offer accessible, but deep entryways into the franchise.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 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
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Egg prices in the U.S. have soared due to supply chain disruptions, a persistent bird flu outbreak and new regulations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 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
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Its purpose is to protect the defendant by ensuring that the government is not tactically dismissing the case — either to bring it again at a later, more advantageous time, or to harass and exhaust the accused with serial dismissals and reindictments.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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And hey, does anyone remember the big serial killer/Liam Glasser storyline from three weeks ago..?—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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