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as in confirms
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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as in proves
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 validates
County leaders say the announcement validates years of work and hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Trial validates low-cost strike capability The test took place at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The finding validates local accounts that scientists had been unable to confirm for nearly two decades.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The new case management system validates all arrest disposition reports before they are sent to the DOJ and sends reports to court staff to address when a validation fails, according to the Superior Court’s website.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Kiel notes that the firm’s repeat business validates that discipline.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite being eligible for compensation, full financial recovery hinges on having evidence that validates losses and the ability to negotiate with corporate insurers.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Trial validates low-cost strike capability The test took place at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The finding validates local accounts that scientists had been unable to confirm for nearly two decades.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The new case management system validates all arrest disposition reports before they are sent to the DOJ and sends reports to court staff to address when a validation fails, according to the Superior Court’s website.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Kiel notes that the firm’s repeat business validates that discipline.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite being eligible for compensation, full financial recovery hinges on having evidence that validates losses and the ability to negotiate with corporate insurers.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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Moreover, Emerson polling – conducted after Swalwell dropped out – largely confirms that Steyer, rather than Porter, is the most likely recipient of former Swalwell voters.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before the vote, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, a Wilmington Democrat, said the judge’s order confirms the board’s hands are tied.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thirteen courses later, Rannaghor proves that the region’s culinary past is also a portal to its future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And the whole business proves, happily, to have a lot of heart — broken sometimes, but that’s life, even in Toontown.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Doing so within 30 days of receiving the validation notice typically pauses all collection activity while the collector verifies the debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dillon argues that there must be areas further removed from residential neighborhoods for the county to build a new landfill.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This study demonstrates that decentralized agents can achieve complex goals by following minimal physical rules and responding to environmental cues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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