substantiating 1 of 2

as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something without some substantiating evidence, such as a stub from a bus ticket, who's going to believe your alibi?

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substantiating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of substantiate
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as in proving
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 reinforcing
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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Adjective
  • Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Latin trap pioneer, arriving just before midnight, wasted no time proving why he’s built a reputation as one of the genre’s most dominant players.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
    Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After verifying the origins of the different packages, the exhibition manager agreed with the transportation company that the delivery would be signed for, ahead of the unpackaging of the pieces the following Monday.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Three people remained missing in Kwigillingok as of Monday, according to an update by the state troopers, down from 20 unaccounted for on Sunday, while authorities continue verifying reports of additional missing residents in Kipnuk.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The award was presented for embodying the legacy of the legendary folk singer.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Laureates are recognized for transcending national and ethnic boundaries, and for embodying the culture and arts of our time.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
  • After establishing himself as a core player, Braun has put himself in position to earn upwards of $30 million per season.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • These videos, shared widely across social media, falsely depicted him stealing, fleeing police, and reinforcing racial stereotypes.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This project is writing a new chapter in the harmonious coexistence of manufacturing and nature, demonstrating a replicable model for the industry worldwide.
    Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.
    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Raw General Manager Adam Pearce made the announcement, confirming that Rollins requires surgery and will be out of action indefinitely.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The woman then went back to her classroom and retrieved a computer to show students the headline confirming Kirk’s death, the lawsuit alleges.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Substantiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiating. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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