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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story
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Recent Examples of authenticate
The Times could not authenticate that Clark was the creator, but the images, dates and content aligned with the manifesto as well as his personal life.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
In addition, the company is introducing Verified by Spotify badges for podcast shows to help authenticate creator identity and likeness.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 May 2026
To change this paradigm, Decagon built a platform that can authenticate users, look up orders, process returns, and update systems, all during a single call.
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Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
The audio, if authenticated in court, shows Castro did not simply give a general order but was also involved in the decision-making process.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
In addition, the company is introducing Verified by Spotify badges for podcast shows to help authenticate creator identity and likeness.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 May 2026
To change this paradigm, Decagon built a platform that can authenticate users, look up orders, process returns, and update systems, all during a single call.
—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
The audio, if authenticated in court, shows Castro did not simply give a general order but was also involved in the decision-making process.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticate
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Most standard portable filters only catch parasites, so check that any filter is certified to NSF Standard 53 or 58 with a small enough pore size.
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Eco effort The hotel is EarthCheck certified, with smart systems monitoring energy use, home automation shutting off lighting when guests are out exploring the city, and a food digester in place to tackle organic waste.
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Astronomers could now search the cosmos for such events, the discovery of which would help verify Fuller's model.
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.
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The company has issued an update on its plans, affirming that the verification system will begin rolling out in select countries later this year.
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But the justices affirmed the 5th Circuit’s decision.
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If the underlying model behind an agent can be identified and attested, then trust no longer has to rest on the interface alone.
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And as many police officers will attest, those investments make policing more effective, not less.
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“Authenticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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