fact-checking

verb

present participle of fact-check
as in editing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact-checking
  1. editing
  2. revising
  3. reworking
  4. rectifying
  5. annotating
  6. reading
  7. correcting
  8. revamping
Verb
  • Eli Lilly is also studying an oral drug called muvalaplin, and CRISPR gene-editing technology designed to permanently switch off the gene that produces Lp(a) is in early development.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Jefferson is a former journalist who spent two decades reporting and editing for The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of editing
Verb
  • When revising a financial analysis, walk employees through the trade-offs that influenced your conclusion.
    — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley has been revising its earnings estimates higher for companies including ExxonMobil (XOM), Valero (VLO), Phillips 66 (PSX) and PBF (PBF).
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revising
Verb
  • Interest in the trend follows a seasonal pattern, with peak months landing in April, May and June, when homeowners are planning layouts, buying plants and reworking outdoor spaces.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • During the next legislative session, lawmakers will consider reworking Missouri’s school funding formula, which determines how much state aid public schools receive.
    — Jack Harvel October 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of reworking
Verb
  • China’s government reaffirmed its position on potentially restrictive trade measures being considered by the European Union this week as a means of rectifying a growing trade imbalance, urging the trade bloc to proceed with caution.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Clementine, the oldest daughter, takes control to help break out the other children, and Mary, in telling her story publicly, has agency in rectifying the familial curse.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of rectifying
Verb
  • The lifetime subscription includes tools for editing, annotating, converting, and signing PDFs, plus priority support.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Much of that work involves collecting, annotating, and validating the data used to train machines to operate in the physical world.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of annotating
Verb
  • Keep reading to learn more about where Saghian hangs his hat.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Audiobooks can enhance reading for readers who prefer to enjoy a book in that format.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Byrd said the rejection notice did not clearly explain what went wrong or provide instructions for correcting the application.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of correcting
Verb
  • In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Southwest is revamping elite status, and status benefits will include Companion Pass privileges.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of revamping
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