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
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Etymology
Origin of confirmed
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English confermed; see confirm, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Thayil tells the story by bringing the reader along with him as he first hears the rumors and then has the news confirmed.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
It has confirmed 19 so far, almost all Congolese nationals who crossed the border.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that the US was co-ordinating an approach "to protect our citizens, including the millions of visitors, fans, athletes and tourists expected during the Fifa World Cup".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Officers recovered what is believed to be a kitchen knife at the scene, Henderson confirmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“Yes, from the United States,” I confirmed as I relinquished my end of the stretcher gratefully.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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