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past tense of verify

verified

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adjective

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Recent Examples of verified
Adjective
While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks. Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified. Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 This could not be independently verified, but a Ukrainian official with the country's security and defense council shared the clip, describing it as footage from Oryol. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 The authenticity and claims of the video, and the nature of the glowing orbs have not been independently verified. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Social media videos that were verified by NBC News showed Kelce walking outside the stadium and holding a case of beer, flanked by fans. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 This video hasn't been independently verified. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market. Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Verb
  • The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.
    Katharine Neill Harris, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.
    Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
  • Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 SW 40th St., Miami COST: $30 general admission, $25 for seniors and students with valid ID.
    Maité Hernández-Lorenzo Artburst Miami, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
  • Children age 13 and older generally tend to have stronger, more established peer and group networks that are harder for parents to influence, Dr. Milam explains.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The actual production of the show is also driving an economic boom.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
  • If so, what happens to the role of fundamentals, the actual performance and value of companies, in determining prices?
    Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The only thing more impressive is the cast's ability to maintain real, long-term relationships despite spending nearly two decades playing some of the most awful characters on TV.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 9 July 2025
  • When marriages seemed to fail, there was no real option to divorce.
    Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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