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as in certifying
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 testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence
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as in confirming
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 attesting
This includes employers attesting, via the Department of Labor, that a prospective H-1B worker won’t affect wages and labor conditions of similar American workers, USCIS said.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This includes employers attesting, via the Department of Labor, that a prospective H-1B worker won’t affect wages and labor conditions of similar American workers, USCIS said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
According to Nessel, Smothers agreed to sign a false affidavit in May 2019, attesting to details of the beauty salon shooting that bolstered Anderson's self-defense story.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jetelina says another potential scenario is that pharmacists might require that such individuals sign paperwork attesting to their risk factors to receive a COVID vaccine.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Even letters from Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Mayor John Lindsay and her current Central Park West co-op attesting to her quiet, homebody nature couldn’t get her past an East Side board.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This includes employers attesting, via the Department of Labor, that a prospective H-1B worker won’t affect wages and labor conditions of similar American workers, USCIS said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
According to Nessel, Smothers agreed to sign a false affidavit in May 2019, attesting to details of the beauty salon shooting that bolstered Anderson's self-defense story.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jetelina says another potential scenario is that pharmacists might require that such individuals sign paperwork attesting to their risk factors to receive a COVID vaccine.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2025
This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Even letters from Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Mayor John Lindsay and her current Central Park West co-op attesting to her quiet, homebody nature couldn’t get her past an East Side board.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attesting
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As part of that effort, OpenAI is partnering with corporate giants like Walmart and John Deere, with a goal of certifying 10 million Americans by 2030.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a further sign of growing Sino-Nigerian relations, Abuja is considering certifying China’s C919 commercial jet for use, Bloomberg reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sheriff Adam King, who was in August charged with abuse of office and witness retaliation, is accused of lying under oath while testifying before the grand jury in those cases, according to the indictment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mia described the experience of testifying as harrowing, made all the worse by the fact her identity was leaked.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Patrick took it surprisingly well, because Kacie kept making out with him and confirming that her choice had nothing to do with her feelings for him.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hailey Bieber, too, has given the sneaker a seal of approval, strutting around in its ombré, yellow-and-orange version in London while confirming that the trench coat and Nike Shox combo is one worthy of replicating this fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The event underscored the significance of McMillan’s leadership while also affirming the fair’s commitment to fostering community and elevating Black voices.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Free Press is still working on verifying other fundraisers related to the attack.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each party blocked the other’s stopgap proposal, guaranteeing a shutdown, the first since 2019.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition gives viewers a chance to see not only the original Constitution when it was ratified but also the amendments that have revised it over time, notably by guaranteeing Black men and then all women the right to vote.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Several South Shore residents reported witnessing federal immigration agents forcibly removing unclothed children from apartments during the pre-dawn raid in Chicago.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Think children of the ’90s would have enjoyed witnessing that in Pittsburgh?—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Zero-trust approaches aim to manage this sprawl by authenticating every request in real-time, regardless of its origin.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Attesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attesting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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