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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The Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders Uganda and is where the outbreak originated, has seen 363 confirmed cases and 63 deaths.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
But her comeback was only confirmed last week when it was announced she would be joining 19-year-old Mboko for doubles at London's iconic Queen's Club.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
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
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in the DRC, which has seen 550 confirmed infections, including 101 deaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Radiation readings from the USS Ronald Reagan confirmed that radioactive isotopes had already blown miles out to sea.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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