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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
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
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The two have not talked since the report was published Wednesday, but that’s not out of the ordinary, James attested.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The two have not talked since the report was published Wednesday, but that’s not out of the ordinary, James attested.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
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Back in Washington, lawmakers who sat alongside Rubio on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee affirmed that serious discussions were underway.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, for his part, affirmed the strong ties between Moscow and Tehran, IRNA reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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The girl testified during Campos' trial, which lasted four days.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Last month, tech executives, including Meta’s chief executive and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, testified in a landmark trial in Los Angeles over a lawsuit that alleges social media is addictive and harms children.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed last week that the Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional federal funding for the Iran war.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Entrant will need to have a valid X account to enter.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Planning to do nothing this evening would be an extremely valid plan.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Customers confirm the quality, softness, and longevity of this pick, made from 100% cotton and Oeko-Tex certified to be free of a range of harmful chemicals.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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Traynham and Chelly were certified by the International Police Work Dog Association in December, and have been deployed to search missions twice since then.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The news was confirmed in a post on Brendon’s verified Instagram on Friday.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The news was confirmed in a post on Brendon’s verified Instagram on Friday, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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First, readers can look for opinions and commentary from established experts on the Middle East, Iran, oil, the military and other related fields.—
Andrea Hickerson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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This means that members of the crew who did not survive the events of the movie can still return for the revival without altering the established lore.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Larry Ellison, the multi billionaire Oracle co-founder and David Ellison father, personally guaranteed the equity portion as part of the agreement.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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