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to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real
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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 authenticated
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
These 2 authenticated and graded Pokemon cards were stolen from the Nashcards store in Trappe, Pennsylvania, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 May 2026
That is because players making their first appearance at the tournament will wear the unique badge, which will later be authenticated, signed and eventually added to a packet of trading cards.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The timeline, whose origins are unclear, said Barket had authenticated the note as of January 2020.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2026
Mail ballots must be processed and authenticated before they can be counted.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The chart said Tartaglione's lawyer, Bruce Barket, authenticated the note in January 2020 but did not say how.
—James Hill, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that items like this have not been professionally tested or authenticated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
By minting a cryptographically perfect digital signature based on MD5, the attackers forged a certificate that authenticated their malicious update server.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
These 2 authenticated and graded Pokemon cards were stolen from the Nashcards store in Trappe, Pennsylvania, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 12 May 2026
That is because players making their first appearance at the tournament will wear the unique badge, which will later be authenticated, signed and eventually added to a packet of trading cards.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The timeline, whose origins are unclear, said Barket had authenticated the note as of January 2020.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 May 2026
Mail ballots must be processed and authenticated before they can be counted.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The chart said Tartaglione's lawyer, Bruce Barket, authenticated the note in January 2020 but did not say how.
—James Hill, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that items like this have not been professionally tested or authenticated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
By minting a cryptographically perfect digital signature based on MD5, the attackers forged a certificate that authenticated their malicious update server.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticated
Adjective
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Shortly after that, Butts wrote directly to Kroenke seeking to ease tensions with Hollywood Park, where SoFi Stadium is located, and questioned whether a prior development agreement was still valid.—
Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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All participants 17 and younger who register by Tuesday, June 30, will receive a free general admission ticket to the 2026 San Diego County Fair, valid Fridays through Sundays from June 12 to July 5.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Volunteers must be Idaho law enforcement officers certified through POST for at least three years with no recent disciplinary issues involving firearms or use of force.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Rather than scaling software, their approach focuses on overcoming physical bottlenecks—verified by the laws of physics—to build the foundational architecture for the broader space economy.—
Alexandra Vidyuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Star-Telegram verified 15 town halls, among many other community events, from 2023 to 2025.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the Washington Examiner, a senior administration official has attested to Trump’s belief that the only way to secure meaningful change in Iran is through substantial escalation.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Operators reason within validated constraints.—
Raju Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This validated questionnaire asks about symptoms like heel pain and swollen joints or digits.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Verb
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However, the drama and comedy series categories are guaranteed to have eight nominees each, regardless of the total number of entries.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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America’s next president, and the class of senators elected this November, seem all but guaranteed to face the politically perilous task of addressing Social Security’s imminent insolvency before the end of their term.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Banks, subject to more established and rigorous scrutiny, warn the bill doesn’t do enough to protect consumers and also raises questions over where capital will be stored and and guaranteed if crypto exchanges like Coinbase are able to take deposits the way banks do.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Even a small change to a pre-established part of your schedule — like having breakfast outside instead of at the table — can break couples out of flying on autopilot.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Authenticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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