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
Noun
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In recent days, another leak—of a call between Orbán and Vladimir Putin—has been held up as evidence of the former’s subservience.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the time, investigators collected DNA evidence in both cases, but no match was identified.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some fans see the early results from ABS as proof umpires are incompetent.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Toronto, the raccoons are in a race to outwit humans as urban wildlife managers try to design animal-proof trash bins.—
Daniel T. Blumstein,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 17-year-old who was attacked in the video suffered a broken nose and a concussion, according to a summary of his grand jury testimony contained in a motion filed in the case.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 12-week appeal trial, which began last month, will reexamine all of the evidence and testimony related to him and nine co-defendants — including three former ministers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The only exception under the law is for a service primate for a permanently disabled person with a a severe mobility impairment, if the person submits written documentation or certification to the DEEP commissioner.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Stricter rules were imposed on documentation required for sponsors, border agents started pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport before transferring them to shelters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement started arresting some sponsors in the middle of the release process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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That CEOs have become the de facto ambassadors of American economic and democratic values is not a testament to corporate statesmanship but a reflection of how far institutional credibility has eroded.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The five-bedroom, 3,570-square-foot residence stands as a testament to 1970s architectural elegance and fine craftsmanship.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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