validated 1 of 2

validated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of validate

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of validated
Adjective
Employees manually entered the data, validated pricing and products and then created orders in Oracle E Business Suite. Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 It was quickly found to heavily cite an infamous neo-Nazi forum as a source of information, desperately tried to paint Tesla’s Cybertruck as a successful and desirable electric pickup truck, and validated Musk’s favorite conspiracy theories. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 Experts say Hilo should complement, not replace, validated blood pressure cuffs and regular medical care. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 Health systems can take simple steps, like adding validated alcohol screening questions to their electronic health records or flagging high-risk patients, to identify more people in need of treatment. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026 This validated questionnaire asks about symptoms like heel pain and swollen joints or digits. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026 What would’ve been a sell-out move nine times out of 10 only validated Winding Refn’s initial instincts threefold. Nick Newman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026 This phase will focus on turning validated designs into integrated subsystems that can operate under real reactor conditions. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
That allows manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers developing vehicles on NVIDIA’s architecture to evaluate a lidar sensor already validated for the platform instead of spending additional engineering time proving compatibility. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The goal is to ensure first impressions are validated by concrete evidence, not just gut feelings. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Through the Iran war, that model has been validated, leaders of the UAE now say. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validated
Adjective
  • Elliott matter-of-factly told the story about his name, as well the later discovery through 23andMe of his biological father’s likely identity and the confirmed existence of many half siblings, just by pushing a button.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The cards have relatively flexible cancellation terms and the ability to downgrade to a smaller aircraft on a confirmed basis.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The findings include 85 critical and 635 high-severity bugs, most of which have already been verified by project owners.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It was verified by state DNR fisheries biologist Stephen Floyd, who certified her catch as the new pumpkinseed record.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The fire has grown by only 2 acres since Monday, and fire lines are being established on the three fires that make up the Spokane Complex.
    Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Officials reported Wednesday that firefighters had established containment lines around the perimeters of all three fires affecting Spokane and that they were focused on reinforcing those lines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There are many valid readings of this high-minded, heavy-handed modern drama of despair, desperation, love and survival instincts.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • All three of the upgrades include a fix for a bug in Screen Sharing, which could allow an attacker on the network to authenticate to Screen Sharing without the need for valid credentials.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Still energy proved infectious, with the dugout jumping up and down while greeting him with a line of high-fives.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Front Range and mountains nearby once again proved the most popular places to hike 14ers with 152,400 hiker-use days (59%) spent on the 12 peaks closest to the metro area.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Davidson also added a few role players to fill holes, but didn’t bring in a proven player to play with Connor Bedard.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This data empowers stronger salary negotiations, enabling employees to support their requests with market evidence and demonstrated impact.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Do not let intensity make the conversation bigger than the actual issue.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But every new pseudo-pre-professional finance club means fewer students exploring actual interests.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Validated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validated. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on validated

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster