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as in certified
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
Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Of course, each timepiece is authenticated by Bob’s Watches in-house experts, too, undergoing a strict verification process.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Another reason that Broward teachers have access to the tool, Wilson says, is that the district participates in academic programs, such as International Baccalaureate, or IB, in which student work must be authenticated by teachers before it is sent out for external review.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Once the digital asset is authenticated, hashing out custody comes next.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
Each watch will have been fully authenticated, serviced and prepared according to Rolex’s criteria.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
The balls were authenticated by SCP Auctions chief operations officer Mike Keys.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
The Associated Press also reviewed — and authenticated — text exchanges between Lopez and the pilot.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Keys says that before Flores can cash in, the images of him catching the ball will have to be reviewed and authenticated by a forensic firm that partners with an auction company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Morrisseau’s work, in particular, was the focus of what is believed to be the largest forgery ring of all time, in which several thousand fakes were illegitimately authenticated and sold around the world.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Of course, each timepiece is authenticated by Bob’s Watches in-house experts, too, undergoing a strict verification process.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Another reason that Broward teachers have access to the tool, Wilson says, is that the district participates in academic programs, such as International Baccalaureate, or IB, in which student work must be authenticated by teachers before it is sent out for external review.
—Lee V. Gaines, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025
Once the digital asset is authenticated, hashing out custody comes next.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
Each watch will have been fully authenticated, serviced and prepared according to Rolex’s criteria.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
The balls were authenticated by SCP Auctions chief operations officer Mike Keys.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
The Associated Press also reviewed — and authenticated — text exchanges between Lopez and the pilot.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Keys says that before Flores can cash in, the images of him catching the ball will have to be reviewed and authenticated by a forensic firm that partners with an auction company.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticated
Adjective
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However, Navajo officials have raised concerns that federal agents haven’t consistently recognized these documents as valid and could still detain tribal members.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Munoz-Guatemala was also convicted of driving without a valid license and was charged multiple times for driving illegally.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Johnson said Benson was a juvenile at the time of the shooting and was certified as an adult on Wednesday in Jackson County Family Court.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The office has the power to recommend the Legislature withhold funding from the institution if it is found to be in violation of state law — until compliance is certified.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Videos circulating on social media and verified by The New York Times show the shooting of a woman by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as well as the moments immediately before and after.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
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At a recent New York City gala for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Hersh and Poitras attested to the importance of protecting an endangered media, which these days applies to this country almost as much as CPJ’s traditional battleground of the Global South.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tagovailoa is guaranteed $54 million for 2026, and the Dolphins would incur significant hits to the salary cap by releasing him.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, you’re practically guaranteed to see them.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas affirmed the ruling in February.—
Gwen Dilworth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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The team revealed that the latter two traits—femoral antetorsion and gluteal complex—had previously been identified by other scientists, the Science Advances study affirmed their presence.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Authenticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticated. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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