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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And, when the inevitable elimination was finally confirmed, there was a final twist as Steve Clarke resigned - a month after signing a new four-year deal.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
A representative for Carvalho also confirmed the contents of the board’s letter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
West Midlands Police confirmed that specialist teams were deployed in the water, where they found the body.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Additional analysis confirmed synergistic interactions across multiple dose ranges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026
"Because that's true," Ty confirmed, relieved Bryson was there.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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