authenticates

verb

present tense third-person singular of authenticate
1
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 authenticates The zero-day allows any app or terminal command to gain access to the token that authenticates users to their Muse account. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 This shift to non-human identities (NHIs), a digital credential that authenticates and accesses resources without direct human involvement, demands a fundamental reassessment in how organizations approach cybersecurity. — Damon Fleury, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The Open Source Munitions Portal, which authenticates publicly sourced images of munitions worldwide, has published several images of unexploded submunitions found in Israel this week. — Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticates
  1. certifies
  2. verifies
  3. affirms
  4. confirms
  5. attests
  6. guarantees
Verb
  • My post-mastectomy plastic surgeon had once chaired the board that certifies plastic surgeons.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The city would also be prohibited from withdrawing more than 50% of the amount of money in the fund unless the mayor certifies that there is a compelling fiscal need.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of certifies
Verb
  • According to state election code, each political party represented on the ballot must have equal representation on a county’s early voting board, which verifies mail-in ballots.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • California voters will decide Tuesday whether to change how the state verifies the identity of voters under Proposition 39, which proposes new identification requirements for both in-person and mail-in voting.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of verifies
Verb
  • The result affirms Cooper’s appeal across a North Carolina electorate that backed Trump in the last three presidential elections.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hence the gorgeous moment when Mi-ok joins Ho-seok for a nightcap under the stars—secret moonshine—and affirms that, in the face of insurmountable problems, enduring them together is their only solution.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of affirms
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  • The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her presence confirms that Firstman has cast the movie with care, down to the smallest roles.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of confirms
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  • An accompanying recording of residents’ voices attests to the sense of community that the design fostered.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Beauty keeps getting bolder on the runways, as the most recent spring 2027 fashion season attests.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attests
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  • And the scale of the Democratic victory almost guarantees that Democrats keep the Senate until at least 2030, if not 2032, even if the 2028 election goes poorly for them.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This all but guarantees that Beijing will continue to defer action while deflationary pressures and external trade tensions build.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Authenticates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticates. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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