confirmed
Americanadjective
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made certain as to truth, accuracy, validity, availability, etc.: confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
confirmed reports of new fighting at the front;
confirmed reservations on the three o'clock flight to Denver.
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firmly established in a habit or condition; inveterate.
a confirmed bachelor.
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given additional determination; made resolute.
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having received the religious rite of confirmation.
adjective
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(prenominal) long-established in a habit, way of life, etc
a confirmed bachelor
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having received the rite of confirmation
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(of a disease) another word for chronic
Other Word Forms
- confirmedly adverb
- confirmedness noun
- unconfirmed adjective
- well-confirmed adjective
Etymology
Origin of confirmed
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English confermed; confirm, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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A Saudi defence ministry spokesman later confirmed that two drones had targeted the refinery and been intercepted, according to a statement posted by the Saudi Press Agency on X.
From Barron's
The White House confirmed on Monday the start of ‘Project Vault,’ which would initially be funded by a $10-billion loan from the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
City of Edinburgh Council confirmed all schools and council buildings in the Calders area are on lockdown, while Lothian Buses said its number 20 service was being diverted until further notice.
From BBC
He also confirmed that Buffett is in the office five days a week to help advise Abel on matters from underwriting insurance to picking stocks.
A scan three weeks later confirmed she was carrying triplets.
From BBC
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