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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
Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Although there is no confirmed timeline, many investors eagerly anticipate this opportunity.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said Friday that Harvard undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as students with confirmed offers of admission, were welcome to study there instead.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 May 2025
Although there is no confirmed timeline, many investors eagerly anticipate this opportunity.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmed
Adjective
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Money, and his chronic lack of it, would worry him for the rest of his life.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Follow-up studies of people aged between 52 and 89 showed that those aging rapidly were 60% more likely to develop dementia, 18% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, and 40% more likely to die within the same period compared to those who were aging at a slower pace.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Amazon Prime Day may be in full swing, but the online giant is not the only retailer unfurling deep discounts this week.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 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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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
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
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Many prominent men across sports, music, business and politics have opened up about their mental health struggles, helping to chip away at the persistent stigma that discourages men from seeking help.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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This suggested that the persistent activity of PKMζ is required to maintain a memory.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.—
Katharine Neill Harris,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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The waters of a Texas lake remain shrouded in mystery as dozens of young men’s bodies continue to be pulled from the depths, putting a community on edge as rumors of a serial killer continue to swirl.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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This time, we're introduced to Lottie, a grandmother who moonlights as a serial killer—and is forced to come out of retirement due to a series of unfortunate events.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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“Confirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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