1
as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
a witness independently validated the policeman's version of events
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as in to prove
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the booming economy in and of itself validated the soundness of the government's economic policies
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Recent Examples of validate
Microcredentials can validate specialized skills in high-demand technical areas such as clean-room safety, manufacturing equipment repair, and data analysis.
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2025
But because the award validated the brand’s innovative approach to guest experience, the recognition served as a quality signal that resonated with travelers seeking memorable experiences.
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Hoodoo is recognized, validated, and celebrated in the Black mainstream now more than ever.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
The amendment group said the Department of State is trying to unlawfully create new criteria for validating signatures.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2025
But because the award validated the brand’s innovative approach to guest experience, the recognition served as a quality signal that resonated with travelers seeking memorable experiences.
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Hoodoo is recognized, validated, and celebrated in the Black mainstream now more than ever.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
The amendment group said the Department of State is trying to unlawfully create new criteria for validating signatures.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
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Handshakes are a first step, but only a new agreement can verify compliance and reestablish the regular channels of communications that are critical to prevent a civilization-ending miscalculation.—
Ernest J. Moniz,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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And with a few canny pointers on how LLMs work and how to effectively structure prompts, AI can actually aid us in verifying posts on social media and offer missing context.—
Nadav Ziv,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Vilaine did not confirm if anyone was transported to the hospital for medical care.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 2028 Olympics Earlier this year, Archer Aviation became the exclusive air taxi partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a move Goldstein hopes will demonstrate Midnight’s capabilities on a global stage.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While potentially an intimidating shoe to some consumers, Hosk demonstrated how the statement boots can be styled.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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