1
as in certifies
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real
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as in verifies
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 Synonyms for authenticates
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Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Federal workers must obtain two additional forms — an SF-8, which verifies federal employment and the SF-50, which verifies a worker is on furlough or has lost their job.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Stanley affirms underweight rating, cuts price objective to $175 from $192 Morgan Stanley price target is 3% below Tuesday's close.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Scripture consistently affirms God’s justice, mercy, and defense of the oppressed.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The filing, entered Monday by Comey’s legal defense team, confirms that evidence collected in the leak investigation, codenamed Arctic Haze, is central to the Justice Department’s false-statement and obstruction case against him.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Duffers already worked out the answer back in season 4, Ross confirms.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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As anyone who saw his early New York performances still attests, Dylan was also legitimately funny, and the comic timing on display in these tapes is another revelation.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Charles Winstead of the San Francisco Bay Area has seen several climbing accidents while climbing El Capitan over the past few weeks and attests to the quick responses from park personnel.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mark Jefferson, the Tavern League's executive director, said the league would support more clarity in state law that guarantees Class B locations can have the machines.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As Martino references, a four-year deal that guarantees one additional season beyond the club option the Mets currently have for Díaz in 2028 might be the determining factor.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Authenticates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticates. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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