validates

present tense third-person singular 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 validates Each team checks its own systems, validates availability, assesses cost impact, secures approvals and manually triggers updates across downstream systems. — Jayashree Arunkumar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 If further testing validates the approach, the Army could gain more flexibility from its existing launchers and munitions while preparing future precision fires systems for increasingly mobile battlefield threats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Spending time with him on two occasions validates Diplo’s assertion. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 This is even more exciting considering that this research validates teaming the JWST with radio telescopes to detect and track FRBs back to their points of origin. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 But many of the results have already been verified in Lean—a programming language that validates a proof’s logic—and are therefore all but certain to be correct. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026 Data from Adobe cross-validates this trend, showing that US retail site traffic driven by AI channels jumped 125% year-on-year between April and June 2026, after soaring 693% year-on-year during the 2025 holiday season. — CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The wall-to-wall attendance of every show with full audience engagement certainly validates the latter concern. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 Wednesday’s announcement validates the investigative reporting of journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
Verb
  • The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her presence confirms that Firstman has cast the movie with care, down to the smallest roles.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Glossy, Waist-Length Hair Demi Moore’s waist-grazing, glossy mane proves that super-long hair can still look polished and sophisticated.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But as Leslie’s situation grows increasingly complicated, Sarah’s emerging love story proves to be a bittersweet, ironic counterpoint.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • According to state election code, each political party represented on the ballot must have equal representation on a county’s early voting board, which verifies mail-in ballots.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • California voters will decide Tuesday whether to change how the state verifies the identity of voters under Proposition 39, which proposes new identification requirements for both in-person and mail-in voting.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Work establishes regular opportunities for social interaction, a sense of contribution and identity.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Chargers’ offense could finally snap to life if Herbert finally regains his confidence and re-establishes his rhythm.
    — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Wärtsilä argues that flexible engines could eventually help stabilize electricity grids once facilities receive permanent grid connections.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Masket argues that El-Sayed’s influence could make an impact ahead of the 2028 presidential race, particularly in the Midwest.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Diana Lin, a researcher at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, said the study was impressive, and demonstrates novel and effective methods for detecting microplastics in the snow.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its development also demonstrates how advanced manufacturing techniques can simplify rocket engine production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Validates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validates. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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