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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Santa Fe Springs confirmed Medina’s employment but said it could not comment on the circumstances surrounding an employee’s separation from the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
White, Thomas and former Crespi coach Bill Redell are confirmed to attend the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
On Wednesday, Gwent Police confirmed all 11 Nissan Jukes had been recovered, along with a Kia Niro and a Nissan Navara that were also reported stolen.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
It started in the first quarter and now has been confirmed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
When a hand with clawed fingers and thickened nails was put into his, he understandably left shaken to his core—and a confirmed spirit believer.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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