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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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Research in Frontiers in Psychology confirms that self-aware leaders make sharper decisions under pressure, sustain stronger teams and outlast peers across market cycles.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirms 1 person killed During a news conference, Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed that one person was killed.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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According to Harris – working closely with community elders and language keepers to ensure that cultural details are entirely genuine has helped the teams at Doberman Pictures build a globally competitive 2D series that proves authentic Indigenous storytelling has no borders.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Amanda Kloots' latest accessory, a tribute to her late husband Nick Cordero, proves diamonds are forever.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 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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This program verifies magnet performance before the parts are locked into the main reactor.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Though working with Remote Employee®, the business still sets the schedule, provides the training, establishes key performance indicators (KPIs), and manages the employee’s day-to-day performance.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Brantley argues that this history challenges the conventional view of the decade as a period when leftist activism receded and conservative politics prevailed.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
12 June 2026
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Tim Wu, author of The Age of Extraction, argues that many of today's largest technology firms operate by extracting value from our attention, data, and behavior.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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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