Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstantiating
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Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026 -
These micro, honor-system bakeries are popping up everywhere, proving that Southern hospitality—and trust—is alive and well.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every indication is that Craig will be among this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class when it is officially revealed at Thursday night’s NFL Honors, as multiple sources have indicated, corroborating a Wednesday report by NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Oulahan has yet to find records corroborating those arrests related to his client.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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In addition to documenting the attacks against Ballal, the site also mentions the July 28 death, after allegedly being shot by an Israeli settler, of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was featured in the film.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Start documenting what this person has been doing and warn the other female employees.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Try a Google image search or ask a tech-y friend for help identifying mystery cords.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chief among the complaints was the rollout of the documents not complying with a congressional deadline, and the release of some victim names and identifying information, while the names of potential co-conspirators and Epstein associates were redacted.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plenty of competitors have popped up in recent years, but the Velazquezes are hoping to stand out by demonstrating the value of their 16 years of experience.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is pausing her regular lingerie programming for a barely-there athleisure interlude—and demonstrating how loungewear can be just as sexy.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In another case in Charlotte, North Carolina, bystander video shows agents confronting two women who were following and recording immigration officers from inside their vehicle.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Orta, 34, has been arrested for drug dealing and gun possession since recording the video that helped spark the Black Lives Matter movement.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s validating looking back on it.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the same agencies advancing a project are also responsible for validating its assumptions, skepticism is inevitable — especially when surrounding neighborhoods are asked to absorb the consequences.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Circumstantiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstantiating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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