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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
Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
As Hodgson, who only launched Pale Horse Gallery last year, attested, soaring business rates, rent, and energy bills are serious obstacles—not to mention collectors tightening their purse strings on account of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
According to the Washington Examiner, a senior administration official has attested to Trump’s belief that the only way to secure meaningful change in Iran is through substantial escalation.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The weather this year has been a factor, players have attested, as temperatures have surged into the 90-degree range.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Romance in the Air The potential of romance at the hotel, Chevanne, attested, has never waned.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Harding entered the race with the endorsement of incumbent coroner Rich Riffle, as well as several other Idaho coroners and industry professionals who attested to his years of experience as a death investigator.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Verb
Moore filed an insurance claim on the residence, and proffered a lease agreement that attested to a loss of rental income, prosecutors had alleged.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
As Hodgson, who only launched Pale Horse Gallery last year, attested, soaring business rates, rent, and energy bills are serious obstacles—not to mention collectors tightening their purse strings on account of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
According to the Washington Examiner, a senior administration official has attested to Trump’s belief that the only way to secure meaningful change in Iran is through substantial escalation.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The weather this year has been a factor, players have attested, as temperatures have surged into the 90-degree range.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Romance in the Air The potential of romance at the hotel, Chevanne, attested, has never waned.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Harding entered the race with the endorsement of incumbent coroner Rich Riffle, as well as several other Idaho coroners and industry professionals who attested to his years of experience as a death investigator.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Management affirmed a low double-digit EPS CAGR through 2027, with mid-single-digit EPS growth expected in the coming year.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US, adding that it is expected to be signed on Friday in Switzerland.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Witnesses testified that Sherman, who had grown paranoid, was armed with a gun and shot Makinano twice in the back as Makinano attempted to get away.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Apply through official sources only Only apply through official Meta or verified partner links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Display Color Gamut Volume (CGV) is equivalent or exceeds the CGV of the DCI-P3 color space as verified independently by Intertek.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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On the other hand, tourism can raise valid concerns among local communities regarding overtourism, rising housing costs and strain on infrastructure.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The eligible resident who receives the most valid write-in votes will become mayor, even if the total is small.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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These headphones are Hi-Res certified, with highly flexible silk diaphragms that extend up to 40kHz for exceptional treble clarity and thumping bass.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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The regulatory filing, certified on May 26, 2026, confirms several of Tesla’s design goals while revealing a few mechanical surprises regarding the robotaxi’s drivetrain and overall mass.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The groups argued that the site of the garden runs afoul of federal laws and has not been authorized by Congress.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Opponents to the development argued that the circumstances are different and that the court's decision does not apply to the Greeley case.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Could the auction enthusiasm for historic and ultra-established art be spreading over to other categories?—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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This new rendition stars Hugh Jackman, who is no stranger to roughening up an established protagonist.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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