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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
That perspective validates the intrigue for Crochet's future in Boston.
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Our partnership with Fox Entertainment validates that vision and gives us the scale and creative firepower to accelerate it.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The contrast between regulated ETNs and potentially problematic treasury structures validates the FCA's approach.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms further validates Fortinet's leadership and suggests durable competitive advantages.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
This finding validates their hypothesis that the magnetism seen in the cosmic web, even in sparsely populated regions, is a direct legacy of events from the very early universe.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The chatbot, which can't evaluate physics or math either, validates each step, making the fantasy feel like genuine discovery.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Brown’s ability to quickly establish job security validates a decision seemingly years in the making.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
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
Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Our partnership with Fox Entertainment validates that vision and gives us the scale and creative firepower to accelerate it.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The contrast between regulated ETNs and potentially problematic treasury structures validates the FCA's approach.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms further validates Fortinet's leadership and suggests durable competitive advantages.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
This finding validates their hypothesis that the magnetism seen in the cosmic web, even in sparsely populated regions, is a direct legacy of events from the very early universe.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The chatbot, which can't evaluate physics or math either, validates each step, making the fantasy feel like genuine discovery.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Brown’s ability to quickly establish job security validates a decision seemingly years in the making.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
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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The teaser also confirms the return of cast members Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Jennifer Affleck, Layla Taylor and Miranda McWhorter.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The find confirms that tool-using humans could have witnessed the eruption from a safe distance; survivors recorded the event in the story told by the Gunditjmara people who have lived continuously in the region of Australia’s youngest volcanoes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal workers must obtain two additional forms — an SF-8, which verifies federal employment and the SF-50, which verifies a worker is on furlough or has lost their job.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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As Nicholas Royle argues, the scene of Cinna’s death can easily be treated as a version of Julius Caesar in miniature.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Colombia also argues that the river boundary has shifted, placing Santa Rosa in its territory.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Costco also demonstrates the limitations of fighting political battles through a store.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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