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as in certifies
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real
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2
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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If a pope dies, the person who certifies his death is the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who currently is Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Film work and a professorship of professional practice at Rutgers University extend her resume, which certifies Tanowitz as one of the busiest dance makers on the scene today.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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The trustee will complete the claim, presenting the tickets and documents to the Ohio Lottery Commission, which then verifies the ticket and the trust before issuing the prize money directly to the trust, LegalClarity notes.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the selections come after months, if not years, of testing that verifies that these deep pocket sheet sets have earned a permanent spot in our linen closets.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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The mayor's order affirms that Chicago police officers will continue to enforce state and local laws, but will not work with the National Guard or federal agents on patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement or other law enforcement actions.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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So saving weight while maximizing available power remains a critical goal in the marine electric propulsion market, and EPT affirms the axial-flux motor's ability to achieve it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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Landman’s co-creator Christian Wallace had teased that the ending set up Moore for a larger role in season two, and now the teaser trailer released on Thursday confirms that.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The display testing confirms my eye test as far as brightness, and its color coverage is solid.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walkinshaw attests that print is a powerful medium that is valued.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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As the saying goes in Argentine politics, nothing guarantees survival in this unpredictable landscape.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Its utilization in residential buildings including senior housing, affordable housing complexes and college dormitories guarantees that every unit in the complex has internet connectivity.—
Janus Norman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Authenticates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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