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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
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Another reviewer attested that the set stayed wrinkle-free, even after 22 hours of travel.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But since then, protests have been mostly peaceful, and residents have attested to the calm.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Impeachment is an inherently political act, as historians and legal scholars have long attested; Green takes the long view that measures like his build an engaged opposition capable of facing down what has thus far been an untrammeled seizure of executive power by the far right.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The large crowd on hand attested to his, well, authenticity.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Another reviewer attested that the set stayed wrinkle-free, even after 22 hours of travel.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
But since then, protests have been mostly peaceful, and residents have attested to the calm.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Impeachment is an inherently political act, as historians and legal scholars have long attested; Green takes the long view that measures like his build an engaged opposition capable of facing down what has thus far been an untrammeled seizure of executive power by the far right.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
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More than a century into the debate about whether a corporation is a person, Stewart affirmed that a person can be a corporation—a public one, as of 1999, when shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia surged to almost two billion dollars in value.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The European Council affirmed its intention to inject funds into Ukraine’s military and defense budget in early 2026, but the $163 billion loan intended to be financed by Russian accounts held in European financial institutions was scrapped — at least until December.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2025
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Besides the brothers, three character witnesses also testified for the defense, including neighbor Julie Kerksick.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Last week, Zwerner testified on the longstanding emotional and psychological effects of the shooting.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The footwear brand confirmed to Footwear News that Taylor was wearing the Thom Solo Ankle Curve Boot in smooth black napa leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to individuals living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nationwide, 88% of nurse practitioners are certified in primary care, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Credentials will be verified at the time of entry.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Unable to attract established screenwriters, Lee developed the storylines himself.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These candies are indescribably delicious and guaranteed to convert even the most staunch licorice haters.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Finally, when simply ballooning coaching contracts was no longer enough, the deals also had to be guaranteed, lest another school poach your leader.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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