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to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location
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Recent Examples of verified
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Lynch pointed out that the verified near-zero emissions steel supports the two firms’ mission to electrify and decarbonize the world.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Before responding to any request, the Treasury Department recommends contacting a verified government agency phone number or website to verify it is real.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Her family has released a verified GoFundMe, which has raised more $1 million.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
What is clear is that continuous, verified compliance is here to stay and other sectors of government contracting will almost certainly follow.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While campaigns to raise money for Brown’s defense have been shut down, a separate, verified fundraiser supporting Zarutska’s family remains active on GoFundMe.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The verified complaint is for a restraining order, preliminary injunction, and declaratory relief for the situation that Bowersock said is causing distress to her children and professional stress for her husband, who is an employee of the school.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Officials identified the teenager as a verified victim of human trafficking, according to the outlets.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The three scientists successfully verified that microscopic magnetic turbulence can initiate magnetic reconnection, causing a cascade of effects that reorganize plasma on a macroscopic scale.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Video of the incident verified by CNN appears to show the captain attempting to calm the nerves of worried passengers on board.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Before an Uber driver accepts a ride, the driver has limited visibility about the rider’s background and risk factors — only seeing if the rider has verified their identity.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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Our editors dove into verified shopper reviews to assess the longevity of the hair diffuser attachments, too.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Lynch pointed out that the verified near-zero emissions steel supports the two firms’ mission to electrify and decarbonize the world.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Before responding to any request, the Treasury Department recommends contacting a verified government agency phone number or website to verify it is real.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Her family has released a verified GoFundMe, which has raised more $1 million.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
What is clear is that continuous, verified compliance is here to stay and other sectors of government contracting will almost certainly follow.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While campaigns to raise money for Brown’s defense have been shut down, a separate, verified fundraiser supporting Zarutska’s family remains active on GoFundMe.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The verified complaint is for a restraining order, preliminary injunction, and declaratory relief for the situation that Bowersock said is causing distress to her children and professional stress for her husband, who is an employee of the school.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Officials identified the teenager as a verified victim of human trafficking, according to the outlets.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The measured abundances of the light elements throughout the Universe verified the predictions of Big Bang nucleosynthesis, while also demonstrating the need for fusion in stars to provide the heavy elements in our cosmos.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Bottle contents will be verified by medical personnel at the entry gates.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The three scientists successfully verified that microscopic magnetic turbulence can initiate magnetic reconnection, causing a cascade of effects that reorganize plasma on a macroscopic scale.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Video of the incident verified by CNN appears to show the captain attempting to calm the nerves of worried passengers on board.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Before an Uber driver accepts a ride, the driver has limited visibility about the rider’s background and risk factors — only seeing if the rider has verified their identity.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
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Rivas Hernandez was first reported missing on April 5, 2024 as confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to the Los Angeles Times.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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City officials argued that yoga — even when taught for free or by donation — is a commercial activity and not protected by the First Amendment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Residents acknowledged there’s always going to be some noise in a dense urban area like downtown, but argued the noise from cars and motorcycles is above the normal din.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone who submits a valid claim to Amazon and is approved will also be paid up to $51.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The promotion is valid from September 26-27, while supplies last.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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That starts with biobanking—the systematic, validated and coordinated collection, processing and storage of biological samples like organs, blood, urine, tumor tissue and cerebrospinal fluid—paired with deep and accurate clinical annotation.—
Niven R. Narain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to proper nutrition, staying active with daily exercise is a proven way to extend lifespan.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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A couple of other more proven additions like edge rusher Nico Davilier, who made six starts last season at Arkansas, and cornerback Jamier Johnson, who started 10 games last season at Indiana, have not played a down yet.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Compared to the more established wine regions in California, Oregon and Washington, the product paled.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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For established professionals, the possibility that age could influence decisions about hiring, promotion or workplace treatment raises serious concerns about fairness and opportunity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His obsession with gilding everything, whether with actual gold or paint, feels not unlike a Goodwill-furniture-flipper’s antiquing hack.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Sep. 2025
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An actual indictment would ultimately need to be backed by a grand jury, after hearing evidence put on by a prosecutor.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t rely on ballpark guesses in place of a real CMA.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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But perhaps the most telling part of Jones’ resurrection with the Colts is what he’s done against defenses that still aren’t convinced this is real.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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