confirmed 1 of 2

confirmed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of confirm

Synonym Chooser

How is the word confirmed distinct from other similar adjectives?

The words chronic and inveterate are common synonyms of confirmed. While all three words mean "firmly established," confirmed implies a growing stronger and firmer with time so as to resist change or reform.

a confirmed bachelor

Where would chronic be a reasonable alternative to confirmed?

In some situations, the words chronic and confirmed are roughly equivalent. However, chronic suggests something that is persistent or endlessly recurrent and troublesome.

a chronic complainer

When is it sensible to use inveterate instead of confirmed?

While the synonyms inveterate and confirmed are close in meaning, inveterate applies to a habit, attitude, or feeling of such long existence as to be practically ineradicable or unalterable.

an inveterate smoker

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of confirmed
Adjective
Andry José Hernández Romero, a makeup artist with no confirmed gang affiliation, was deported after his crown tattoos were reportedly mistaken for symbols associated with Tren de Aragua. Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025 After 120 days, judges in the Southern District of New York can vote to appoint Clayton to the job until there's a confirmed nominee, and Trump could simply name no one else. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for confirmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
Adjective
  • Today, this is most likely in countries in Africa or Latin America, that suffer chronic currency depreciation and even hyperinflation.
    Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Manage chronic conditions: Follow your treatment plan for underlying conditions such as diabetes, which can increase your risk of pyuria.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Sometimes people forget that L.A. and Southern California is a place with real people and a super deep and rich history of Black art.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Put another way, even though China will remain a persistent and formidable challenger to the United States, and even though much of Southeast Asia seems to be gravitating toward China, Beijing still has a lot of work to do to allay concerns and win the trust of regional states.
    Yuen Foong Khong, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • The study reported that almost half of physicians who were persistent cigarette smokers were killed by their habit, and a quarter died before age 70.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Failure to do so, Bush argued, would push talented researchers into private industry.
    Trysh Travis / Made by History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.
    Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Authorities also described the crew as serial thieves who previously targeted other drivers.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
  • She was captivated by the sheer number of serial killers running amok in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s and ’80s.
    Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on confirmed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!