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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
This counteracts confirmation bias and forces you to pressure-test your thinking.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
And bringing historic levels of diversity to public service, including early support of President Barack Obama and securing the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
—Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The confirmation of death was conducted in the ground floor chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, on Monday evening.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
However, analysis of a man’s skeleton excavated near York appears to finally offer concrete confirmation of the gruesome entertainment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
And bringing historic levels of diversity to public service, including early support of President Barack Obama and securing the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
—Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The confirmation of death was conducted in the ground floor chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, a building adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, on Monday evening.
—George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
However, analysis of a man’s skeleton excavated near York appears to finally offer concrete confirmation of the gruesome entertainment.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said that there is no precedent for striking the death penalty over media coverage, and that those concerns could be mitigated through the jury selection process and expert testimony.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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Context: Each state, district and territory has its own system for issuing REAL IDs, with varying documentation requirements and fees.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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More than 100 people who were accused of being in the country without proper documentation were arrested in Colorado Springs after a raid at an underground nightclub.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s career.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In a testament to the strength of Trump's party loyalty, GOP leaders have taken little issue with it.—
Susan Davis,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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