referenced

verb

past tense of reference
as in documented

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  1. documented
  2. specified
  3. corroborated
  4. validated
  5. illustrated
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  • That doesn’t include thousands of kinds of insects and other invertebrates known to live in the Okefenokee, plus countless others yet to be documented by humans.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • At a hospital in Sokoto, records shared with AP show nearly 40 children previously treated for malnutrition since February are currently under treatment again, in addition to those not documented.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of documented
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  • Swinehart’s lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, although no amount is specified.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Even though it is not specified which robot model was used, developers said every cooking session generates valuable real-world data that helps improve the robot’s ability to manipulate delicate objects and perform increasingly complex tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of specified
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  • Rolling Stone said two others corroborated Shepherd’s account; his uncle also spoke with ABC News.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Rix corroborated the spy shots of its luxurious interiors with a sweeping central infotainment display.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of corroborated
Verb
  • It has been validated under the demanding conditions of rapid battery charging and discharging.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Zero will now embark on an extensive sea trial period, during which her systems will be tested and validated.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of validated
Verb
  • This year illustrated as much as any since 2022 the level of anticipation of the fans and, consequently, pressure on the team to make this all-in season work.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Just six miles from the house where Theodor Geisel illustrated his famous characters, the archives contain old sketches, drafts and unpublished works.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of illustrated
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