testified (to)

past tense of testify (to)
as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Verb
  • When the Brewers and Rays meet in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, a first-time champion will be guaranteed.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because Shirts is running unopposed, he’s guaranteed to be reelected to the same seat for a term starting in January.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, following a testing program involving nearly 1,000 flights and more than 2,000 flight hours.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023-2024, less than a year after the takeover, Houston had over 1,000 teachers not certified to teach.
    — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss the case.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Achane for the season and have been without top wide receiver Caleb Douglas the past three games, coach Jeff Hafley affirmed Monday that Willis remains the starting quarterback.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • According to medical board records, sources attested to Moss’ sobriety at that time.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Many Black parishioners who joined the Peoples Temple attested to the church’s racial inclusiveness.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Italy, like France, witnessed a day of protests on Saturday — several turning violent — as some Italian politicians blamed the extreme left for the lawlessness.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Russia media reported the attack was one of the largest the region had witnessed since the start of war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • The work has been authenticated by Canaletto specialist Charles Beddington and dates to between 1746 and 1755, when the Venetian artist was working in England.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Canaletto expert Charles Beddington authenticated the drawing, which was likely a preparatory sketch for a painting last sold in 1995 for $354,000 (about $766,000 in today’s dollars).
    — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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