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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
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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
David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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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The sovereign rating was affirmed at Baa1.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the hearing, Republicans on the panel also affirmed that Fed independence is crucial.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner testified in court Wednesday about her son’s troubled childhood and her own struggles with addiction.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirk confirmed the offseason work paid off.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The regulatory filing, released last week, states that Warsh would stop working as an adviser for the private investment firm of billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and divest some of his holdings if he is confirmed as Fed chair.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But patient privacy concerns are valid, the doctors say.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even if your child doesn’t fall into that birth window, any kid under 18 with a valid Social Security number can have an account opened for them.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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These mattresses are also GREENGUARD Gold certified, indicating compliance with strict indoor air‑quality standards.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This retro-appeal smart thermostat is Matter certified for smart home integration and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine did not comment on the attack, and the claim could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Almost everybody is significantly mispriced in credit, or over-verified in credit.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, software stocks are getting hammered as coding tools from Anthropic and others threaten to disrupt established companies.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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