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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
For people struggling with delusional disorders, a system that consistently validates their beliefs may weaken their ability to conduct internal reality checks.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The new case management system validates all arrest disposition reports before they are sent to the DOJ and sends reports to court staff to address when a validation fails, according to the Superior Court’s website.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Kiel notes that the firm’s repeat business validates that discipline.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite being eligible for compensation, full financial recovery hinges on having evidence that validates losses and the ability to negotiate with corporate insurers.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The data in the new study validates these premonitions.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
And a look at how the Texas football schedule is transforming validates the math.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Long-range missile test validates strategic system The Glory Trip 255 mission paired a Minuteman III missile with two unarmed test reentry vehicles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
The new case management system validates all arrest disposition reports before they are sent to the DOJ and sends reports to court staff to address when a validation fails, according to the Superior Court’s website.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Kiel notes that the firm’s repeat business validates that discipline.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite being eligible for compensation, full financial recovery hinges on having evidence that validates losses and the ability to negotiate with corporate insurers.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The data in the new study validates these premonitions.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
And a look at how the Texas football schedule is transforming validates the math.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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This show proves that there’s a real appetite.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the department verifies a high-risk situation, the bill instructs it to assign the case as Priority I, meaning the child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, and DHW takes action immediately, according to department guidelines outlined in the Idaho Child Protection Manual.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The solid dramatic framework that Gyllenhaal establishes drives events onward with relentless force, and her film is devilishly clever in its fusion of gothic horror and film-noir tropes.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Each track establishes a groove, makes its point, and moves on just as quickly.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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