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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
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
Adjective
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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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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Earlier in October, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge affirmed a lower court's dismissal in the fifth case.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The transfer, Holt testified, came just after midnight on June 9.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The biopsy confirmed ductal carcinoma.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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This was the new category that the Archer aircraft would be certified under.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Larroudé shoes uses leather sourced from local Brazilian tanneries that are Gold certified by the Leather Working Group, and independent group of tanneries and manufacturers that work on sustainable practices.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then, within 24 hours of being at the lot, Beach said, their homelessness status will be verified by Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services and they’ll be placed on a priority wait list for a spot at a family shelter.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The details of the case could not be independently verified.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mattress manufacturer may require rotating or flipping in order for the warranty to remain valid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As long as your initial bet is $50, you will be guaranteed the $250 in FanCash.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mudslides are all but guaranteed in this scenario.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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