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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
Growth at that scale validates transparent pricing as a viable business model.
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Clarissa Windham-Bradstock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
For the companies, the Pentagon provides reliable revenue and validates the technology’s high-stakes utility.
—Julia Boorstin, 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
Building on several 2025 world firsts, this latest test further validates the PEM technology’s ability to meet the high-power demands of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) flight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The committee noted that Indiana’s separation of powers doctrine applies to state government and not local government, which the city’s news release said validates Hatcher’s concurrent roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Instead, a Cast Member manually validates your ticket.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
This validates the author’s argument that portfolio exposure reshapes corporate behavior.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Clarissa Windham-Bradstock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
For the companies, the Pentagon provides reliable revenue and validates the technology’s high-stakes utility.
—Julia Boorstin, 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
Building on several 2025 world firsts, this latest test further validates the PEM technology’s ability to meet the high-power demands of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) flight.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
The committee noted that Indiana’s separation of powers doctrine applies to state government and not local government, which the city’s news release said validates Hatcher’s concurrent roles.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Instead, a Cast Member manually validates your ticket.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
This validates the author’s argument that portfolio exposure reshapes corporate behavior.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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Footage released of attacks from the Ukrainian side confirms that the Hornet has an unusual user interface and seems able to lock on to targets from long range.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Lynne Spears actually confirms this story in her memoir, Through the Storm.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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That combination — throwback excitement plus icy intrigue — proves to be a winning one.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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New vehicle sales data from Motor1 proves that sales for popular truck and SUV models in America remain steady despite high starting prices, record gas prices and high interest rates.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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For context, canvassing is a post-election process that verifies that all valid ballots cast are accurately counted and included in the final election result.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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The document essentially verifies that Muhsen abandoned his bond obligations.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The amendment ends the six-day workweek without reducing pay for at least 37 million people and establishes a 40-hour weekly work limit.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit argues that the ordinance is overridden by Missouri’s liquor laws.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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No one argues that the Honduran with a criminal record shouldn’t have been picked up and sent to the infamous ICE holding facility in Broadview, the western suburb in Cook County, which last fall was the target of numerous protests by anti-immigration demonstrators.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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By quantifying the workforce plan as a strategic percentage of revenue and profit, the CFO demonstrates how the strategy transforms the workforce from an overhead line item to a leveraged asset for sustained growth.—
Michelle Sims,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The American experience demonstrates what many other economies are still building toward.—
Jim Williamson,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Validates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validates. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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