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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
Most enterprises cannot build this layer internally, because the challenge is creating and maintaining a living data model that spans every function, validates continuously and improves with use.
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Andy Kohm, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For Qualinx, the project validates both its technology and the broader concept of sovereign semiconductor production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
And episode four’s backstory basically validates her entire childhood and a life full of paranoia, which is very satisfying.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The restaurant validates up to three hours of Loews Hotel’s valet parking.
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Beauty and Gen Korea BBQ House, all which helps to create a hybrid ecosystem that validates Whatnot's live commerce sales platform.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Defense validates lineups, and offenses require players who can dribble, pass and shoot.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The platforms reward it with reach; traditional media picks it up and validates it.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Reinforcing Product Or Service Excellence Winning an award for a specific product or service validates its effectiveness and differentiates it from competitors.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Andy Kohm, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For Qualinx, the project validates both its technology and the broader concept of sovereign semiconductor production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
And episode four’s backstory basically validates her entire childhood and a life full of paranoia, which is very satisfying.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The restaurant validates up to three hours of Loews Hotel’s valet parking.
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Beauty and Gen Korea BBQ House, all which helps to create a hybrid ecosystem that validates Whatnot's live commerce sales platform.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Defense validates lineups, and offenses require players who can dribble, pass and shoot.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The platforms reward it with reach; traditional media picks it up and validates it.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Reinforcing Product Or Service Excellence Winning an award for a specific product or service validates its effectiveness and differentiates it from competitors.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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Boston Dynamics now confirms that the motion is not theatrical but purposeful.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ironically, Nineteen Fifty-Six released its Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 issues without any university suspension for possibly violating the state’s anti-DEI restrictions, Wright confirms.—
Tevon Blair,
Essence,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Whether the pause truly proves temporary or effectively marks a cancelation remains to be seen.—
Adam Williams
June 11,
New Atlas,
11 June 2026
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The fault line of the next decade is not who generates knowledge the fastest, but who verifies it.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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For context, canvassing is a post-election process that verifies that all valid ballots cast are accurately counted and included in the final election result.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The new prototype is the final aircraft to join Vertical’s flight test fleet before the Company completes Critical Design Review (CDR), a major programme milestone that establishes the design baseline for certification.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The rule establishes a process to determine how contracts will be prohibited.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Cutting rates won’t help declining labor rates if AI and immigration are the true culprits, Swonk argues.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The newsroom meets, debates, and argues.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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This case demonstrates that our Office will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who seek to profit through fraud.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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