confirming

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Or is it just confirming what your gut already knows?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Scientists have documented an extraordinary feat of whale migration for the first time, confirming that humpback whales traveled between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil across more than 14,000 kilometers of open ocean.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

"The two heads of state held constructive discussions on AI-related issues and agreed to launch an intergovernmental dialogue on artificial intelligence," Guo told a news briefing, confirming previous remarks by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In the end, Pep Guardiola's side could only draw - confirming Arsenal as champions for the first time in 22 years.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In my jacket pocket was a letter confirming my employment from MIT, which I had brought along to prove that I was indeed from Tech.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri