Thesaurus results for FACT-CHECKING

fact-checking

verb

present participle of fact-check

as in editing

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And the criticism didn’t entirely surprise director Na, who was still making significant sound and editing choices in the days leading up to Cannes.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Gene editing and off-target effects Gene-editing systems have three key components.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Definition of editing

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Dustin Drai is reworking the family nightlife business as guests scrutinize prices, drink more selectively and expect more from bottle service.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Definition of reworking

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Over the past several months, startups have stepped in to supply that demand by collecting and annotating videos from thousands of contract workers around the world.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026

Definition of annotating

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By reading the mutations stacked up in the tumor’s genome as a kind of clock, researchers estimate the lineage has been dividing and passing from clam to clam for more than two centuries, outlasting countless generations of its hosts.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As the sensor Saxon installed kept reading higher and higher on July 16, air pollution was on residents’ minds citywide.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of reading

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The Sun Belt is still correcting, and the Northeast is still comparatively steady.

— Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Casgevy represents one of the first examples of medicine correcting a disease at its genetic root rather than treating its consequences.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of correcting

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The soft leather upper features a grid of square perforations that balance breathability with style, revamping your shoe lineup with ease.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
As the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area continues to experience tremendous growth, the Cabarrus County city is responding by revamping its downtown parking to enhance services.

— DJ Simmons July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of revamping

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