Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact-checking
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026 -
With ace editing by Alan Lowe, Neville follows a general chronology, but wisely avoids the completist minutiae of an album-by-album breakdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Several members of a work group tasked with revising Texas’ standards for social studies asked the State Board of Education on Wednesday to slow that process down to give them more time to deliberate.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The county is in the midst of revising its comprehensive plan with the aid of MKSK Consultants of Columbus, Ohio.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company is also reworking its store label brands such as its home goods brand called Threshold.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Executives said Target is reworking store-label brands, including its Threshold home brand, and is using an artificial intelligence tool to better spot trends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The complaints were communicated to upper management, including Matkom, who took several steps towards rectifying the problems in the building.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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After compiling and annotating my own list of the 100 best movies of the past century—broken down by decade, 10 pictures in each—I’m here to reassure you that there’s no such thing as the wrong taste.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Researchers are counting on such advances to help power them in their grand quest of sequencing and annotating the world’s organisms.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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The visit is also an opportunity to model activities that parents can do at home with their kids, such as reading a book aloud, said Carneshia Edwards, who leads the hospital's kindergarten readiness team.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The performance set off the award show and began with BRIT host Jack Whitehall in a barbershop, reading on his phone that Styles would be taking a break from music in 2023.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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Later in 2025, Holland confirmed they were betrothed after correcting a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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For some, correcting exemptions may bring the biggest savings, while challenging market value can help limit long-term increases.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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After years of complaints, Burger King is revamping its best-selling menu item for the first time in nearly 10 years.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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An offseason ago, the Brooklyn Park native and Osseo High School graduate had spent his winter revamping his training program and focusing on his nutrition.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Fact-checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact-checking. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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