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
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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
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Recent Examples of validated
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
That starts with biobanking—the systematic, validated and coordinated collection, processing and storage of biological samples like organs, blood, urine, tumor tissue and cerebrospinal fluid—paired with deep and accurate clinical annotation.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 18 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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
And, to some degree, the strategy was validated by a return trip to the Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
But because the award validated the brand’s innovative approach to guest experience, the recognition served as a quality signal that resonated with travelers seeking memorable experiences.
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Hoodoo is recognized, validated, and celebrated in the Black mainstream now more than ever.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
To many fans online, her assault validated long-running fears about streamer safety at in-person events, particularly scheduled meet-and-greets where fans know exactly where a particular creator will be ahead of time.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Liberace’s flamboyant heir, Elton John, validated his success with a white Phantom VI.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
By August, Ars reported on cases where ChatGPT's sycophantic behavior had validated users' false beliefs to the point of causing mental health crises, and news of the aforementioned suicide lawsuit hit not long after.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2025
The company’s timeline is further validated by the DOE’s Idaho National Lab, which also projects Natura’s MSR-1 as the first Gen IV reactor deployment in the US.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
That starts with biobanking—the systematic, validated and coordinated collection, processing and storage of biological samples like organs, blood, urine, tumor tissue and cerebrospinal fluid—paired with deep and accurate clinical annotation.
—Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 18 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
Adjective
Every bolt, every line of code, every system had to be validated and tested carefully, or the shuttle would never leave the launchpad.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
And, to some degree, the strategy was validated by a return trip to the Western Conference finals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
But because the award validated the brand’s innovative approach to guest experience, the recognition served as a quality signal that resonated with travelers seeking memorable experiences.
—Ascend Agency, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Hoodoo is recognized, validated, and celebrated in the Black mainstream now more than ever.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
To many fans online, her assault validated long-running fears about streamer safety at in-person events, particularly scheduled meet-and-greets where fans know exactly where a particular creator will be ahead of time.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Liberace’s flamboyant heir, Elton John, validated his success with a white Phantom VI.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
By August, Ars reported on cases where ChatGPT's sycophantic behavior had validated users' false beliefs to the point of causing mental health crises, and news of the aforementioned suicide lawsuit hit not long after.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2025
The company’s timeline is further validated by the DOE’s Idaho National Lab, which also projects Natura’s MSR-1 as the first Gen IV reactor deployment in the US.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validated
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Then, within 24 hours of being at the lot, Beach said, their homelessness status will be verified by Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services and they’ll be placed on a priority wait list for a spot at a family shelter.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The details of the case could not be independently verified.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Having established himself as a marine biologist and initiated a link with the greatest scientist of his time, Haeckel rapidly ascended to international prominence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ino also announced that to recognize the outstanding efforts of film commissions, which play an indispensable role in location shooting, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has established a new Minister’s Award this year.—
Mark Schilling,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The biopsy confirmed ductal carcinoma.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Relentless resilience The stock market has proved more resilient this year than many on Wall Street thought.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Age proved to be a crucial issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election, undermining former President Joe Biden's bid for reelection as political rivals and many voters expressed concerns over his health and his fitness for office.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The mattress manufacturer may require rotating or flipping in order for the warranty to remain valid.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The move will significantly advance AIG’s portfolio growth in general insurance, a facet which, under Zaffino’s leadership, has demonstrated consistent growth.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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And this eventually kills the tree, and there's no proven treatment to cure it.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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There’s no proven best time of day to consume coconut water.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Validated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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