1
as in certifying
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a jeweler authenticated the diamond as real
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2
as in verifying
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 authenticating
Land Rover has now taken a high-profile step in authenticating the Defender’s pedigree at the most grueling, and prestigious, off-road race venue on the planet.
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Karl Brauer, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Two days earlier, Bonds had marked the jersey with the company’s proprietary invisible ink, authenticating that Goedert would wear it on that particular December day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
The hashtag for everything users need to know about sourcing, restoring, or even authenticating their kicks.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Zero-trust approaches aim to manage this sprawl by authenticating every request in real-time, regardless of its origin.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Karl Brauer, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Two days earlier, Bonds had marked the jersey with the company’s proprietary invisible ink, authenticating that Goedert would wear it on that particular December day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
The hashtag for everything users need to know about sourcing, restoring, or even authenticating their kicks.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Zero-trust approaches aim to manage this sprawl by authenticating every request in real-time, regardless of its origin.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticating
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The Florida Board of Medicine only recognizes physician board certification from the national certifying boards for the major medical specialties such as dermatology, plastic surgery and family medicine.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yet when investigators rely on it without verifying the facts, mistakes can happen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Before booking surgery abroad, professional guidance often recommends verifying a surgeon’s credentials, understanding the full aftercare plan, and considering how complications—though uncommon—would be managed after returning home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Items describing Civil Rights in Florida, the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage, and the War of 1812 were also flagged.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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South Korea is looking to stave off new tariffs from the United States by swiftly passing a bill guaranteeing a $350 billion investment in American industry.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Devonta doesn’t offer any further details, aside from confirming that this person doesn’t live with him in Arizona.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, other high-profile work lies ahead for Congress, including reopening the Department of Homeland Security and confirming its new leader.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cook’s attorney argued to have his original $75,000 bail reduced by $50,000 during a dangerousness hearing Friday, using letters attesting to Cook’s character and community service in the region.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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Micah Heumann, the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of Connecticut, has a transgender son who began receiving gender-affirming care as a child.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighboring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Authenticating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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