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
The confirmation of Peanut’s death resulted in an outpouring of support for Longo and his wife, who in April 2023 founded P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in April 2023.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
And the store’s current state seemed like further confirmation to George that something bad had likely happened to the owner.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Dos Anjos’ confirmation of White’s suspicions puts him in a tough place as a fighter.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Representatives for Robbie did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for confirmation Monday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
And the store’s current state seemed like further confirmation to George that something bad had likely happened to the owner.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Dos Anjos’ confirmation of White’s suspicions puts him in a tough place as a fighter.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Representatives for Robbie did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for confirmation Monday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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But the investigation turned up evidence of Torres’ own illicit acts.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In one case, authorities allege, Alcala texted himself a video and deleted evidence of the text.Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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On-site registration is required; bring an ID and a piece of mail as proof of residence in the 53206 ZIP code.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Having proof of a steady income can significantly improve your chances of securing financing, even with low credit.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chandhok, who now works for the United States Soccer Federation, received immunity for his testimony.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Before the second sale closed, Trump’s longtime moneyman, Allen Weisselberg, created an Excel file to map out Trump’s liquidity situation, according to court testimony.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company's management has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, primarily due to insufficient resources and inadequate documentation of internal control policies.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Studio walked you through your first project, but the documentation does a decent enough job of answering many questions.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Eileen Gu Freestyle skier Eileen Gu’s career is a testament to her versatility.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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The widespread adoption of .io is a testament to its symbolic power in the tech world.Daniel Strauss, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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