circumstantiate

verb

Definition of circumstantiatenext
as in to prove

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstantiate
  1. prove
  2. establish
  3. corroborate
  4. document
  5. validate
  6. demonstrate
  7. identify
  8. record
Verb
  • Women’s European Championship 2017 The exception that proves the rule.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Ferrell said golf proved to be an ideal backdrop for comedy because of the challenges professional golfers face.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of prove
Verb
  • The move came after the Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted on July 8 not to recommend that the city council adopt a sweeping proposal that would bring data centers into the city’s zoning code and establish development standards for them.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • However, stabilization over the past few weeks has allowed for an oversold upturn in the weekly stochastics and consecutive weeks of improving momentum, which increases the likelihood that EWZ has established a low.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of establish
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  • Other suppliers could not respond and corroborate by press time.
    — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Rolling Stone said two others corroborated Shepherd’s account; his uncle also spoke with ABC News.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of corroborate
Verb
  • At a hospital in Sokoto, records shared with AP show nearly 40 children previously treated for malnutrition since February are currently under treatment again, in addition to those not documented.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • In the case of California City — the center where the Salvadoran immigrant is being detained — the report documented inadequate access to recreational and outdoor activities.
    — Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of document
Verb
  • Zero will now embark on an extensive sea trial period, during which her systems will be tested and validated.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • According to Chandana, about 80% of the technologies now flying on Vikram-1 — including its carbon-composite structures, solid propulsion system, avionics and thermal protection materials — were first validated during that mission.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of validate
Verb
  • Realta added that the Hammir prototype will help demonstrate the company’s fusion approach before commercial deployment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • The artist, who works professionally as a lead UX/UI designer while maintaining a daily painting practice, said the recognition demonstrates that artists working in Kansas City can reach major milestones without leaving the region.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • During the negotiations, authorities used drones to identify the trailer and make contact with the father, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • One suspect, who was not identified by police, was arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of battery causing serious bodily harm, Triplett said.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of identify
Verb
  • The numbers are consistent with the depressed transit levels recorded over recent days since negotiations fell apart.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of record
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“Circumstantiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstantiate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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