as in evidence
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
Trump said Patel would appoint Bongino to the role, which does not require Senate confirmation.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Minutes before stepping on the Senate floor last Thursday to vote in favor of confirming Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, Senators Mike Lee (R., Utah) and Markwayne Mullin (R., Okla.) joined conservative podcaster and YouTuber Benny Johnson to talk shop on the cabinet confirmation process.
—Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
The announcement follows the Senate confirmation of Kash Patel, another Trump loyalist and media firebrand, to lead the FBI.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Gabbard was grilled by the Senate Intelligence Committee during her confirmation hearing late last month.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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McGarrigle also named Buckingham Television, his employer, in the suit, who launched an investigation into the incident and concluded there was not sufficient evidence, an HBO rep previously told Rolling Stone.—
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After the panel of six men and six women was selected, the attorneys moved on to picking six alternate jurors who would hear the evidence but would not deliberate on the verdict unless one of the regular jurors was not able to participate.—
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Those three or four days in Paris of fantastical designs are the pinnacle of creativity — and proof that fashion can, indeed, at times approach the level of art.—
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As proof of their defense-first worth, Faber had zero shots on net.—
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Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled Thursday that victim witnesses can be in the courtroom during the trial, agreeing with prosecutors that their testimony wouldn’t be materially affected by hearing the testimony of others.—
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Two days before Ellis’ execution, her lawyers submitted evidence, including the testimony of witnesses, that showed Blakely had repeatedly abused her, The Guardian reported.—
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
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Surrounded by the polished elegance of the showroom, the session was a testament to the timeless power of live music.—
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Scott Wheeler, one of The Athletic’s prospect gurus, wrote recently that Berard is a testament to smaller players’ advantage in getting inside body position.—
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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