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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
Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The photo, which has been authenticated by CBS News, shows Epstein, Lutnick, and three other men standing over an oceanside cliff.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators worked against a looming deadline outlined in the note, which authorities have not publicly authenticated.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Origin diamonds are sourced by De Beers from its mines in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Canada, and authenticated via Tracr’s blockchain platform.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The defense lawyers say her birth certificate can’t be authenticated because it was issued by a former Soviet republic that is now in a war zone.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Assembling Leonardo’s genome will likely require DNA from descendants and possibly his own remains if they are authenticated, which could then be used in comparison with smaller genetic fragments collected from his artwork and artifacts, Hedges said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
After being authenticated, the condition of the cards should be considered.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The photo, which has been authenticated by CBS News, shows Epstein, Lutnick, and three other men standing over an oceanside cliff.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators worked against a looming deadline outlined in the note, which authorities have not publicly authenticated.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Origin diamonds are sourced by De Beers from its mines in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Canada, and authenticated via Tracr’s blockchain platform.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
The defense lawyers say her birth certificate can’t be authenticated because it was issued by a former Soviet republic that is now in a war zone.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Assembling Leonardo’s genome will likely require DNA from descendants and possibly his own remains if they are authenticated, which could then be used in comparison with smaller genetic fragments collected from his artwork and artifacts, Hedges said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticated
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
Verb
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Votes are unofficial until certified by Cook County and then finalized by the Illinois State Board of Elections.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Missouri Republican officials have pressed forward, arguing that the map is still in effect because the referendum has not been officially certified for the ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Videos circulating on social media have not been independently verified by CNN.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Shirley’s claims in Minnesota have not been verified.—
Jess Huff,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pitch reported in 2003 that the state had affirmed that King’s record was clean, and the charges were erroneously linked to his name.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Authenticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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