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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
substantiated his claim to local mountaineering fame with a photo of himself on the summit of Mount McKinley
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
Mr. MacGregor couldn't substantiate that it was Peter, and not some other rabbit, in the cabbage patch
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the artist's intense feelings are substantiated by his paintings' bold colors and broad brush strokes
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as in to establish
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
substantiate the need for a tuition increase with some concrete figures
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
Darwin spent the rest of his life gathering evidence to substantiate his theory of the origin of species
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Recent Examples of substantiate
The findings of that report haven’t been publicized, but several of the allegations were substantiated, while others were not, according to Boggie’s lawsuit.
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Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Trump, without substantiating, claimed that the FBI actually ushered rioters inside the Capitol and that the individuals only pleaded guilty out of fear of getting harsher sentences.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
8 June 2026
While those allegations were never substantiated, Frey said investigators found that O'Hara had interfered with the probe.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
That case was settled and dismissed, and an independent investigation found that those claims could not be substantiated.
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East Bay Times Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Trump, without substantiating, claimed that the FBI actually ushered rioters inside the Capitol and that the individuals only pleaded guilty out of fear of getting harsher sentences.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
8 June 2026
While those allegations were never substantiated, Frey said investigators found that O'Hara had interfered with the probe.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
That case was settled and dismissed, and an independent investigation found that those claims could not be substantiated.
—
East Bay Times Editorial,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiate
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None of the allegations in the Georgia lawsuit have been proven in court, and the defendants have yet to file responses to the complaint.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Astronomers could now search the cosmos for such events, the discovery of which would help verify Fuller's model.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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However, command issues and inconsistency prevented him from establishing a permanent role.
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.
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Ukraine’s most important innovation may be its ability to integrate tactical drones, operational strike systems, strategic drone campaigns, artillery, aircraft and conventional ground forces into a mutually reinforcing system.
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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To earn belief, leaders must protect early adopters, welcome critical feedback, and demonstrate value through real-world examples.
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.
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Some council members also expressed enthusiasm for developing a battery storage system at last week’s council meeting.
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Residents have expressed interest in testing for more contaminants.
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“Substantiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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