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to declare (something) to be true or genuine
the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany
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to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
I'll attest that she was at the party
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Recent Examples of attested
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That ability to connect was part of West’s magic, as attested to by the string of NBA legends who pay tribute to him in the documentary, including Lakers such as Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pat Riley and O’Neal, along with Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As Ginsburg’s note attested, Senate confirmation hearings strike terror in cosseted jurists.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The association of punch with an Indian origin is attested to in English as early as the 17th century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
During that hearing, Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird attested that Goodman should be impeached, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
If conditions are favorable, oaks can live hundreds, even thousands, of years, as attested by a 13,000-year-old Palmer’s oak in California.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That ability to connect was part of West’s magic, as attested to by the string of NBA legends who pay tribute to him in the documentary, including Lakers such as Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pat Riley and O’Neal, along with Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As Ginsburg’s note attested, Senate confirmation hearings strike terror in cosseted jurists.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The association of punch with an Indian origin is attested to in English as early as the 17th century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
During that hearing, Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird attested that Goodman should be impeached, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
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Although that jury verdict was being appealed, Saadia Square argued that if Shumener firm would just wait until that verdict was affirmed on appeal, Saadia Square would be able to pay the Shumener firm in full.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Following a meticulous restoration, its Art Deco soul remains intact, a distinction further affirmed by its Michelin Key.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Shortly after taking on the job and before this year's war, Gabbard testified before lawmakers that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran was seeking to develop nuclear weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Guillory survived the attack and later testified at the first trial.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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If confirmed, the election of Jansa will mark a turn to the right for the European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The unidentified driver, who remains in the Grapevine Jail, was arrested and faces charges of operation of a vehicle in the closed section of park/lake, no valid boat registration and numerous water safety equipment violations, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Police said McDaniel remains in jail as of Tuesday, charged with operation of a vehicle in a closed section of the lake, not having a valid boat registration and other water safety equipment violations.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In 2006, the RIAA also certified songs downloaded as ringtones and began accounting for streaming audio and/or video, with 150 on-demand streams counting as one unit for certification purposes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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The breathable weave promotes ventilation all night long, and the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring they’re made without specific harmful chemicals.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Those ballots won’t be processed and counted, however, until the county elections office has verified the voter’s registration application.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Images posted by Astra appeared to show smoke rising above the oil terminal, but they could not be verified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Researchers also suspect a second, less established pathway.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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As for established Superstars, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Bayley, CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Dolphins and Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension Wednesday evening that keeps him signed to the team through 2030 and is worth a base of $64 million and can reach $68 million with incentives, with $32 million guaranteed, according to a league source.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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