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verb

past tense of validate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of validated
Adjective
Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on. David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 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
Verb
The deal validated concerns that Google will increasingly diversify its suppliers. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Once Howe saw Steur on the training field, his impressions were validated. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Their reporting validated that what was promised to taxpayers as cost-free instead resulted in billions in additional pension costs. John Moorlach, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 With a real-world legal event like the SPLC indictment, extremists can point to government action as evidence that their worldview is being validated. Art Jipson, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Mind you, the test details weren’t published, and none of it has been validated by Signal65, the independent benchmarking lab I co-founded. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 More than 30,000 new job postings are added every day, while existing listings are continuously validated to help remove expired and duplicate opportunities. William Jones, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Once in flight, the aircraft validated and characterized its beyond-line-of-sight command-and-control connection. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 The Pennsylvania Lottery says winners aren't known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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
  • Activists presented the figures and conclusions at Tuesday's event and were not independently verified by CBS News Atlanta as part of the rally coverage.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The circumstances of the strike, including who carried it out and whether those killed were involved in the hijacking, couldn't immediately be independently verified.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The organization works to champion aspiring and established storytellers by providing events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging community partnerships.
    Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Nor have the researchers yet established the process’s industrial environmental or economic balance.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • While the outcome was not made public, sources briefed on the case, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, told The Athletic an independent tribunal determined earlier this year that the contract did in fact remain valid.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Once approved, an ETIAS will generally remain valid for three years and can be used for multiple trips, provided the passport connected to it remains valid.
    Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Those questions carry additional weight because the Bruin has already proved a difficult theater to revive.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Everton’s second goal in their opening day win over Crystal Palace proved that.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The digitally native activewear brand, which surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2025, is confident in its proven US retail model to drive global growth.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bowen and Manor Solomon, a new signing from Tottenham Hotspur, are the only proven wingers currently available to Nuno, while Castellanos and Pablo are the main forward options.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Increased regular season importance Arguably the biggest criticism of the current 18-team format is that there was too little reward for teams who demonstrated regular season excellence.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Three arms, one vessel ORNL recently demonstrated the technology by printing a nuclear-relevant pressure vessel measuring roughly three feet by five feet.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Independent investigators, including the late doctor and whistleblower Gao Yaojie, argued the actual number could be much higher.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This became an actual discussion after players complained that the public demo felt too easy.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Validated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validated. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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