circumstantiating

verb

present participle of circumstantiate
as in backing (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstantiating
  1. proving
  2. establishing
  3. corroborating
  4. documenting
  5. identifying
  6. demonstrating
  7. recording
  8. validating
Verb
  • Such weapons are proving increasingly difficult for Kyiv to shoot down, with supplies of US Patriot interceptors – one of the few systems capable of taking down ballistic missiles pretty much exhausted.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her tailored suit included a pair of slim-fit dress pants, proving the silhouette isn’t ready to disappear just yet.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Israeli officials said the strikes intended to prevent Turkey from establishing a presence at the base.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The officials said the work would focus on identifying the most strategic projects, securing financing and establishing roles for French companies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
Verb
  • Any association with a person, Leonardo says, requires additional investigative work and corroborating information under applicable legal requirements and agency procedures.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Berlinger concluded that there wasn’t enough corroborating evidence to use Dostie’s theory as an element in the series.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of corroborating
Verb
  • Younger city visitors can be found quietly documenting nearly every corner of this place (guilty) for a long string of Instagram stories, because the space really is that irresistible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Separately this summer, Cigna announced a $100 million investment through 2028 to use AI to reduce the time clinicians need to spend documenting their cases and speed up the prescription process.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of documenting
Verb
  • Heritage Auctions said experts compared distinctive characteristics on the ball, including visible marks and other identifying details, with photographs from the England match and images of other Adidas Azteca balls used during the 1986 World Cup.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The prime minister of the Nordic country posted a screen shot of the plastic surgeon’s offer on Instagram but without identifying him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • The contests appear to be designed for virality, with young competitors often demonstrating exaggerated versions of popular TikTok dance moves for the audience.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, Pivot Toward Relevance by integrating allyship into daily operations and business strategy, demonstrating its direct impact on performance and career growth.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • While recording the album, Bareilles allowed a crew to film at Dreamland Recording Studios in upstate New York.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 31 steals on 38 attempts.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of recording
Verb
  • This extension is a significant relief for the sport, ensuring a top talent remains and validating driver feedback on future rules.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That helps explain the vast selection of RCPO watches at the roadshow event featuring blinding amounts of gemstones, esoteric stone dials and paperwork validating that they were restored exclusively in Geneva at the brand’s Restoration Atelier.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of validating
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