as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
Kaul argues the decision violates state law, as Wisconsin does not require proof of citizenship to register to vote, only an attestation.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Plans of correction filed by Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas said the hospital would revise some of its materials, including training slides, a test, a self-attestation form used in staff training and a medical screening form for patients.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
Reputable issuers now publish regular, independent attestations and keep reserves in cash and short-term government instruments.
—Anna Strebl, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Three workers at the company were charged with felony counts of making false attestations on government work authorization forms.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Plans of correction filed by Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas said the hospital would revise some of its materials, including training slides, a test, a self-attestation form used in staff training and a medical screening form for patients.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
Reputable issuers now publish regular, independent attestations and keep reserves in cash and short-term government instruments.
—Anna Strebl, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Three workers at the company were charged with felony counts of making false attestations on government work authorization forms.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
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The phone, believed to hold possible evidence against her, was later recovered in the sea.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, a study published today in the journal Science provides evidence that ravens may be remembering hunting hotspots and scavenging for food, rather than chasing wolves.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fuentes has offered Fishback’s more positive poll results as proof of the strength of his own following, the Groypers, while declining to endorse him in an effort to stanch the candidate’s toxicity.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Edebiri plays Catherine, a brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle) who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Offering running commentary on depositions outside of the courtroom risks compromising witness testimony, affecting the integrity of evidence review, and impacting ongoing judicial proceedings.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the request of any of those committees, the authority’s executive director and chairperson would be required to provide in-person testimony about the acquisition, constructions and development of sports facilities and surrounding infrastructure.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Oyer is seeking documentation surrounding her firing in a Freedom of Information Act suit.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oakwood's resolution also requests documentation from DHS and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as urging Hall County officials and those of nearby cities to adopt similar resolutions.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The kené art in the cabins aren’t just decorative details—they’re a testament to the cultural traditions of the Shipibo-Konibo community that the artist Deysi Ramírez belongs to.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Presented below is a mix of both, a true testament to Tagovailoa’s six-year tenure in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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