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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A passenger who was on the MV Hondius and left the ship on April 24 is the latest confirmed case, according to the WHO.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Nationally, 92% of confirmed measles cases so far this year have been individuals who were unvaccinated or whose vaccine status was unknown.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed -- including one of the fatalities and a British passenger currently in intensive care in Johannesburg -- with five further suspected cases, the WHO said earlier.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Denmark’s Pandora reported growth for the first quarter that came in line with its expectations and confirmed its targets for the full year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“He agreed, and then confirmed that for everyone’s safety, you had to kill the vampires, yes?”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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