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
Etymology
Origin of confirmed
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English confermed; see confirm, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Deadline confirmed that production is already under way.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The Fed said last week that Powell would remain as acting leader until Warsh, confirmed by the Senate last week to a four-year term, could be sworn in.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
However, the case in Goma was confirmed by the INRB, which is a state-run body, so that does provide some grounds for optimism.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Laboratory tests have confirmed a link with Ebola in all three cases.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Blood tests confirmed good health; he also had a weight gain of twenty-two pounds.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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