SUBSTANTIATES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

substantiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of substantiate

as in proves

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 confirms

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 embodies

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 establishes

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 reinforces

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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Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
If that proves to be the case, the party would hold between 224 and 234 seats next Congress.

— Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of proves

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Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Along with a potential best new artist Grammy nom, Geese could slot into rock or alternative categories, and the group’s label confirms that they have been submitted for all three.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of confirms

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Kaluuya embodies Jay, newly released from a psychiatric hospital because Misty ran out of money to pay the bill, all the way down to the marrow.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Perched on the edge of Marina Bay, Moshe Safdie’s ArtScience Museum embodies the intersection of art and science through the metaphor of a lotus.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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The Supreme Court's ruling establishes that it is entitled to review the president's determination of cause.

— Matt Peterson,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Anchored by a 17th-century Swiss stone fountain, the courtyard establishes a sense of unity.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

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The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
While the report largely reinforces the National Transportation Safety Board’s conclusions, the civilian investigation was broader and the NTSB focused on years of warning signs missed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

— Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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For now, AthenaZero demonstrates a promising direction for robotic design.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Despite the deep divide on governance, and disagreements on governance in Bangladesh, the 300-signatory milestone demonstrates that international brands remain committed to the Accord’s core principle.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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In testing the holiday period’s effectiveness, the report also verifies that spending at peak periods of demand does not guarantee the highest marginal return on media spend (MROM).

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
In other words, there’s no comprehensive process that verifies safety certification before sale.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of verifies

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The film certainly expresses an interest in the shifting dynamics of this unconventional unit, especially once Junna does fall pregnant and moves into the family home.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Edward Ferrars expresses his surprise that hunters should be considered a necessity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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