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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
For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
The data in the new study validates these premonitions.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
And a look at how the Texas football schedule is transforming validates the math.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 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
The data in the new study validates these premonitions.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
And a look at how the Texas football schedule is transforming validates the math.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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When a doctor's office confirms whether your insurance will cover a visit or procedure, that request often travels through systems like TriZetto.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX serves as a signal that public markets are once again open at scale, but the math alone confirms that by the time unicorns like SpaceX, Anthropic, Stripe and Databricks go public, the exponential value creation is already gone.—
Jeffrey Stewart,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The result is an effortlessly elegant look that proves a black and white ensemble rarely fails to meet the assignment.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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This structural incompleteness proves the Lystrosaurus was still in a pre-hatching developmental stage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 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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The bill, approved by Parliament in late January, establishes strict criminal penalties calibrated to the severity of the offense, including prison sentences ranging from six months to ten years and fines of up to €300,000 in the most serious cases.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The bill also establishes a solar photovoltaic noise barrier pilot program, which would attach solar panels onto highway sound walls, generating renewable energy while reducing noise pollution by 10-15 decibels, according to lawmakers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stubborn Venus in your visible 10th house argues with intense Pluto in your 7th House of Alliances, spotlighting a tug-of-war between public praise and private promises.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In her letter to acting TSA Administrator Nguyen McNeill, dated April 3, the Illinois senator argues that TSA's lack of response may actually violate federal law.—
Sarah Ploss,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kia’s killing, and those of countless Iranian scientists in all parts of the country, demonstrates the lengths to which Israel and the United States are willing to go to ensure that Tehran’s ability to weaponize its nuclear program is significantly curtailed after the war ends.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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When targeted effectively, however, WOTC demonstrates strong potential.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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