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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
This back-end integration validates the utility of commercial bearer tokens as foundational institutional infrastructure.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 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
For China, the country with the greatest potential to challenge American military might, the war validates its focus on new forms of warfare such as drones and cyber and space power.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
This validates the author’s argument that portfolio exposure reshapes corporate behavior.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
These are foundational principles of any healthy democracy, and the result in this case validates that belief.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 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
For China, the country with the greatest potential to challenge American military might, the war validates its focus on new forms of warfare such as drones and cyber and space power.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
This validates the author’s argument that portfolio exposure reshapes corporate behavior.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
These are foundational principles of any healthy democracy, and the result in this case validates that belief.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Apr. 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 opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 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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In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 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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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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