sourced

verb

past tense of source
as in referenced

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  1. documented
  2. corroborated
  3. validated
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  • It is well documented that Harbaugh is already aggressively pursuing trades for a running back and a defensive tackle, with the Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor the top target of several teams around the league.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In 2021, a report by Loyola Marymount University documented the existence of 18 such groups over the previous half-century.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of documented
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  • But the persistent gap warrants scrutiny and is corroborated by multiple measures.
    — Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Ring camera footage from a neighbor corroborated the break-in and damage to the victims' furnishings.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of corroborated
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  • Now, the company's latest earnings report validated that comeback by checking those same boxes once again.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
  • However, only 24 percent of the companies validated the final disposal method used for their textile waste.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of validated
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