1
as in proved
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 verified
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 embodied
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 established
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 reinforced
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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as in confirmed
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Recent Examples of substantiated
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
For years, rumors have swirled about the bankruptcy filings including the names of additional abusive clergy members, but that claim has never been substantiated.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit claims the cause in the executives termination letters were not substantiated.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement and base officials determined around noon that no active shooter was substantiated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Child welfare services substantiated the accusation.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
But records show state licensing agents have substantiated six separate violations against the Polinsky Children’s Center since 2023, including one case in which a child was struck by an adult.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
This may be particularly an issue when abuse allegations are not substantiated.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One allegation of unwanted physical contact was also substantiated.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
One incident of unwelcome physical contact was substantiated, the report found.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
For years, rumors have swirled about the bankruptcy filings including the names of additional abusive clergy members, but that claim has never been substantiated.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit claims the cause in the executives termination letters were not substantiated.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement and base officials determined around noon that no active shooter was substantiated.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Child welfare services substantiated the accusation.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
But records show state licensing agents have substantiated six separate violations against the Polinsky Children’s Center since 2023, including one case in which a child was struck by an adult.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
This may be particularly an issue when abuse allegations are not substantiated.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
One allegation of unwanted physical contact was also substantiated.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiated
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His favorite target proved to be Pickens, who finished with nine receptions for 168 yards and a 34-yard score.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2001, Spielman and Teng proved that the tiniest bit of randomness can help prevent such an outcome.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a 15-year absence, the Virginia duo delivered a masterclass buoyed by Pharrell production that embodied their classic sound for a new era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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The award recognizes filmmakers whose work has illuminated history, inspired public discourse, and deepened cultural understanding — a legacy Burns has embodied throughout his decades-long career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Russell’s remarkable life and career — spanning nearly a century from 1872 to 1970 — established him as a pioneering figure in analytic philosophy and one of the 20th century’s foremost logicians.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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That, five centuries earlier, Leif Ericson slipped over to North America and established Vinland.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This was the first of many encounters throughout my visit that reinforced their commitment to individual care.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This might beg the question of the benefit of interplanting if crops don’t provide their maximum yield, but comparing the nutritional yield of polyculture versus monoculture parcels of land demonstrated that interplanting yielded greater nutritional value per hectare despite the lower crop yields.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also demonstrated its practical application by using it to control smart home appliances, such as turning an air conditioner and a lamp on and off through voice commands.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Her defense argued that Owens had been the aggressor in the dispute and cited Lorincz’ mental health.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Cook and his clients argued that preserving the school was not feasible.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Substantiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiated. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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