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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
In a perfect world, data from research stations validates observations from above.
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Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Within Orthodox circles in Argentina, preparatory stages for conversion may take place in the country, but the beit din, or rabbinical court, that validates them operates in Israel.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Ultrafast optical spectroscopy confirms exceptionally weak electron–phonon coupling and validates first-principles calculations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The shift validates a decadelong effort to diversify the country’s economy under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, investing in everything from renewable power to tourism to auto manufacturing.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
LiveCareer’s Fight for Flexibility report validates his perspective that employees continue to push back against rigid schedules, expanding workloads and narrowing remote options.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But nothing in Ellis’ reporting or what’s known about the county investigation validates Uber’s implicit argument that its behavior is generally characteristic of the plaintiffs’ bar.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday morning, the NFL announced the rosters for the Pro Bowl Games, the kind of All-Star distinction that elevates resumes, anchors legacies, validates the work and the talent and the plays made on Sundays.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
The Thunder won the NBA title last year, and superficially, the team’s rise to the top validates NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ’s strategy to value parity over dynasties.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Within Orthodox circles in Argentina, preparatory stages for conversion may take place in the country, but the beit din, or rabbinical court, that validates them operates in Israel.
—Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Ultrafast optical spectroscopy confirms exceptionally weak electron–phonon coupling and validates first-principles calculations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The shift validates a decadelong effort to diversify the country’s economy under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, investing in everything from renewable power to tourism to auto manufacturing.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
LiveCareer’s Fight for Flexibility report validates his perspective that employees continue to push back against rigid schedules, expanding workloads and narrowing remote options.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But nothing in Ellis’ reporting or what’s known about the county investigation validates Uber’s implicit argument that its behavior is generally characteristic of the plaintiffs’ bar.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday morning, the NFL announced the rosters for the Pro Bowl Games, the kind of All-Star distinction that elevates resumes, anchors legacies, validates the work and the talent and the plays made on Sundays.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
The Thunder won the NBA title last year, and superficially, the team’s rise to the top validates NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ’s strategy to value parity over dynasties.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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Apple Music is doubling its penalties to content providers who are caught engaging in streaming fraud, the service confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, in a move that the platform’s chief Oliver Schusser says reflect’s Apple Music’s goals of outright ending streaming fraud on the platform.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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While that may have sounded like sour grapes, a trio of researchers recently uncovered evidence that confirms such suspicions aren’t entirely imagined.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This particularly applies to an opening visual metaphor, in which an old veteran is haunted by a vision of his past, which proves more excessive and obvious than enlightening.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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When shopping for name-brand designer bags, be sure to use a seller with a solid reputation that independently verifies their products’ authenticity; many local designer resale shops specialize in this, as do many online retailers.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2025
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Apple says this payload includes a digital signature from the Digital ID card’s issuing authority, which ultimately verifies the user’s identity.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
13 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The author argues this economic leverage represents the only meaningful way to hold the country accountable for what the author characterizes as federal overreach.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The complaint argues the law is unconstitutional and that its overly broad measures are punishing a substantial amount of speech.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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