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Recent Examples of fact-check
For example, that can mean a fact-check from a reputable media outlet, a statement from a public figure, or a social media post from a misinformation expert.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shad, who won Rap Recording of the Year for his album TSOL at the 2011 Junos, has since taken to Instagram to fact-check Drake.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
When your child shares confusing or alarming information, resist the urge to interrogate or fact-check.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
When reports surfaced that Texas Tech University might be trying to court Texas star catcher Reese Atwood in the weeks after the Longhorns' national-title win, the Statesman tried to fact-check some of the allegations.
—Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shad, who won Rap Recording of the Year for his album TSOL at the 2011 Junos, has since taken to Instagram to fact-check Drake.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
When your child shares confusing or alarming information, resist the urge to interrogate or fact-check.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
When reports surfaced that Texas Tech University might be trying to court Texas star catcher Reese Atwood in the weeks after the Longhorns' national-title win, the Statesman tried to fact-check some of the allegations.
—Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact-check
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The Commanders revised their defense and will now operate in Jones’ system, which could look quite similar to Brian Flores’ defense with the Minnesota Vikings.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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That means updating our building codes to require more fire-resistant materials; revising our land-use policies to minimize building in predictably flammable areas at the edge of wildlands; and disincentivizing oil companies from further exacerbating climate change.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Because errors constantly occurred and changes were frequently made to the code, Hamilton sometimes edited the printout by hand by sealing excess holes with clear tape or piercing missing ones in the paper tape with a sharp pencil.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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These are readers and viewers who annotate, who reread, who track timelines, who have opinions about minor characters and secondary plot threads.—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Or at least annotate it like crazy.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The South African Reserve Bank will also redraft risk scenarios in the wake of the war.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The House and Senate will redraft Healey’s spending blueprint and debate their own versions, typically in April and May.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the case of Sloth World, FWC issued a verbal warning following a 2025 inspection for the size of the cages in which they were housed, which reports indicate were later rectified.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Attia, a winner of France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, may be best known for his sculptures and installations that seek to rectify the violence of colonialism in North Africa, but the Berlin- and Paris-based artist has curated at least one notable biennial previously.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Leading the charge this season are statement midi skirts, reimagined suiting separates and the takeover of glove pumps, all reworked with a fresh twist that feels more personal than corporate.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The victim’s timeline is redacted after the date of her complaint.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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The name of the person who woke him up was redacted.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Add a touch of Field’s style to your wardrobe with these dress pants at Amazon, and keep reading for even more options starting at $26.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Fact-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact-check. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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