as in demonstrated
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in verified
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
a witness independently validated the policeman's version of events
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in established
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the booming economy in and of itself validated the soundness of the government's economic policies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her expression of surprise and heartfelt gratitude completely validated and elevated everything.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
With pivotal trial readouts on the horizon, the year ahead could determine whether these devices remain hopeful prototypes or become validated tools in the next era of obesity care.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Imagine how validated Rainbeau must feel, like Chicken Little when the town wakes up to the fact that aliens are actually coming.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The goal was to get child survivors to come together, recount their experiences and feel validated.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
The city presented its case Thursday, arguing that the clerk’s office followed state law and city charter requirements and rejected signatures that could not be validated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
And now, chief executive Greg Altman said, its proprietary NoviCulture process is now validated as a new model for how high-quality, natural leather can compete—and win—at the global scale.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The team member feels seen, validated, and supported.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those decisions have been validated now that Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel have engineered quick turnarounds to get the two franchises back to the Super Bowl, with Macdonald doing it in his second season in Seattle and Vrabel in his first in New England.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
That outpouring of support validated how necessary this work is.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Orlando is not being victimized here; we are being validated.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
If your identity is validated through Confirm.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her expression of surprise and heartfelt gratitude completely validated and elevated everything.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
With pivotal trial readouts on the horizon, the year ahead could determine whether these devices remain hopeful prototypes or become validated tools in the next era of obesity care.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025
Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Imagine how validated Rainbeau must feel, like Chicken Little when the town wakes up to the fact that aliens are actually coming.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The goal was to get child survivors to come together, recount their experiences and feel validated.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
First found in the 1930s, this interpretation was later validated by a wide variety of laboratory experiments.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
The city presented its case Thursday, arguing that the clerk’s office followed state law and city charter requirements and rejected signatures that could not be validated.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
And now, chief executive Greg Altman said, its proprietary NoviCulture process is now validated as a new model for how high-quality, natural leather can compete—and win—at the global scale.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The team member feels seen, validated, and supported.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those decisions have been validated now that Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel have engineered quick turnarounds to get the two franchises back to the Super Bowl, with Macdonald doing it in his second season in Seattle and Vrabel in his first in New England.
—Josh Dubow, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
That outpouring of support validated how necessary this work is.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Orlando is not being victimized here; we are being validated.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
If your identity is validated through Confirm.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validated
Verb
-
Earlier this month, Venezuela's interim government reported that 116 prisoners had been released, although only about 70 have been verified by the non-governmental organization Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón, according to Bloomberg.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Under the new rule, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified by TSA at security checkpoints.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, established in 1987, lists worldwide suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
But the center re-established his dominance against the smaller Warriors on Monday, finishing with 15 points and 17 rebounds while serving as a significant deterrent on the defensive interior.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Since mid-2025, federal immigration agents, including ICE officers, have shot at people at least 16 times during enforcement operations, resulting in multiple injuries and four confirmed deaths.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
-
So far, among the confirmed returning cast members of the Emmy-winning series, in addition to Sudeikis, are Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard).—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Below are the 14 products that proved themselves again and again—all from Amazon.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre not only spawned a franchise (with nine feature films, to date) but proved massively influential on horror in the decades to come.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
All aspects of the creative process are valid, so let joy lead the way.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
-
As is often the case with large class-action settlements, payouts are ultimately based on how many people file valid claims.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
By contrast, as a 2006 study from PNAS demonstrated, signature whistles serve the sole purpose of encoding identity information that other dolphins can recognize, even when stripped of individual voice characteristics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The Islamic Republic has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to project and absorb pain.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
With his signing, Inter Miami gets a proven scorer who will add firepower to an attack that includes Messi, Tadeo Allende, Mateo Silvetti, Telasco Segovia, and 39-year-old Uruguayan legend Luis Suarez, who signed a contract for a final season.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Abraham is a proven Premier League goalscorer and arrives at a Villa side who are having a great season.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The world is being quietly reordered by those who control critical systems, translate AI into actual productivity, build trust and preserve optionality.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Ground operators will exercise the full scenario of an actual mission countdown, running the clock to just 30 seconds prior to engine ignition, powering on the rocket and fully fueling its two stages with cryogenic fuels.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Validated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validated. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
