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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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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
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
Illinois election law is more generous, permitting ballots postmarked or attested to by the voter as cast by Election Day to be counted for two weeks afterward.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 23 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
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
Verb
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
Illinois election law is more generous, permitting ballots postmarked or attested to by the voter as cast by Election Day to be counted for two weeks afterward.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 23 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
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Adding mentions of Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Palestine affirmed his willingness to go beyond theory and apply doctrine to what’s happening to people around the world.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Last month, the Colorado Court of Appeals largely affirmed the lower court’s ruling, while keeping a window of hope open for the plaintiffs.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Care coordinators also testified that higher reimbursement rates for private duty nurses likely would lead to fewer staffing gaps.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The case’s lead investigator, Texas Ranger Job Espinoza, testified again Thursday after spending much of Wednesday on the witness stand.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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When reached by phone, an employee at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Dantzer is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail, and that he is set to appear before a judge on Wednesday, April 14.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Capacity is limited and Boston Stadium Express bus tickets can only be purchased by fans with a valid, same-day FIFA World Cup Boston Stadium match ticket.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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And, starting this year and continuing through 2028, eligible taxpayers age 65 or older with a valid Social Security number may claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 per person or up to $12,000 for married couples filing jointly (if both spouses qualify).—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Niobrara became the country’s first official quiet trail—one of just a handful in the world, certified by Quiet Parks International.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jung, a close ally of Lee, said the government is willing to expand legal redress and speed compensation for victims of government abuses whose cases have been verified by the truth commission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The long operational life claimed for the device depends on the half-life of Nickel-63, but real-world performance will depend on efficiency, shielding, and integration constraints, which have not been independently verified.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2026
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Timestamped, public, and—crucially—independent of established institutions.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even with established leadership, including team president Teresa Resch, GM Monica Wright Rogers, and head coach Sandy Brondello, his voice in the room adds a layer of championship pedigree that few expansion teams ever get.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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One night where everything is on the line and nothing is guaranteed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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