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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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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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This is the kind of player who, upon arrival in the show, proves to be worth the suffering of a tear-everything-down rebuild, a la Eldridge’s tall left-handed slugging counterpart on the Nationals this week, James Wood, who has emerged as one of baseball’s best players the past two seasons.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
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 agency said the State Brand Inspector, which verifies livestock ownership through brands, and multiple county sheriff’s offices are investigating incidents of cattle shot and killed in Jerome and Gooding counties.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
29 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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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 inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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