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as in affirmed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany
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as in confirmed
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
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Thankfully, Southern California is home to some of the world’s best — as attested by their starry clientele.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The two have not talked since the report was published Wednesday, but that’s not out of the ordinary, James attested.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gators’ 4-8 finish and a weak offense attested to the struggles.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
But others close to the family attested to what Joe Lysinger’s children experienced growing up.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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An orthopedic surgeon attested to the court the woman was hospitalized after the incident and later underwent a spinal procedure.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Thankfully, Southern California is home to some of the world’s best — as attested by their starry clientele.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The two have not talked since the report was published Wednesday, but that’s not out of the ordinary, James attested.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gators’ 4-8 finish and a weak offense attested to the struggles.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
But others close to the family attested to what Joe Lysinger’s children experienced growing up.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
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The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and death sentence in 1990 and over the next three decades Duckett engaged in unsuccessful postconviction litigation in both state and federal courts, Uthmeier wrote.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, that process affirmed that DPOB is responsibly governed, financially sound and compliant with all applicable requirements.—
Helen Amos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Zuckerberg testified last month in Los Angeles about young people’s use of Instagram and has answered questions from Congress about youth safety on Meta’s platforms.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The agents were looking for evidence of mass production of propaganda, FBI Special Agent Morris Boatner has testified.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fed officials in their latest economic projections from December estimated just one rate cut for 2026, but investors widely expect Warsh to push for more if he’s confirmed by the Senate to succeed Chair Jerome Powell in May when his term at the helm of the central bank ends.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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After Kearse couldn’t produce a valid driver’s license, Parrish ordered Kearse out of his vehicle and attempted to handcuff him when a struggle ensued.—
Freida Frisaro,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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The company's installers are trained and certified, and every product is custom-built to fit the specific dimensions of each opening.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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For native species, only organizations certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are eligible for a permit, and, in rare cases, non-releasable wildlife may be kept for educational purposes, LaCross said.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anyone whose citizenship could not be verified would be required to submit documentary proof.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Her accusations have not been verified.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My association under the umbrella of my publishing flagship newspapers was certainly key to my books getting published, since the publisher knew of my established readership of two decades.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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For established players, spring games are practice sessions with admission prices and the scoreboard turned on.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Due to its remote location, mostly empty beaches are practically guaranteed.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even when the governmental entity has insurance, that doesn’t mean the victim will be guaranteed a payment above the cap.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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