substantiation

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Recent Examples of substantiation And indeed, something more primal is awash here than just the possibility of divine substantiation within attachments and relationships. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2026 Bluesign says the underlying criteria and assessment process have not changed, but the new naming, standardized label format, and QR-code are designed to make the substantiation behind a claim more accessible. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026 Trump has claimed without substantiation that vandals dumped fertilizer into the pool and slashed the coating with a box cutter. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Bottoms also thinks Trump won the 2020 presidential race and was the target of an FBI assassination plot, again without substantiation. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Additionally, consumer awareness of microplastic pollution is higher than brands realize, raising the stakes for fiber content disclosure, preferred fiber programs, and claims substantiation across the supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026 One systematic review found no substantiation for the concept as a medical condition. — Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Apr. 2026 Companies that lack a clear understanding of the FTC’s strict substantiation requirements may adopt such claims prematurely, increasing their exposure to enforcement. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026 The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiation
Noun
  • This could help scientists avoid mistaking geological activity for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This comes at a time when brands, especially those that operate within the European Union, face increasing pressure to show credible proof that their operations meet stringent industry standards on environmental sustainability.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • As the Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz federal trial continued on Friday in New York, a government witness added a very interesting wrinkle to the case during his testimony.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Congress has its own powers, one of them being the ability to compel testimony.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That can help preserve the documentation if a computer fails or the account holder needs to substantiate a reimbursement years later.
    — Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The country must still decide whether to proceed with a formal nomination and prepare the documentation required to demonstrate the property’s OUV.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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