1
as in verifying
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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2
as in establishing
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 validating
At its best, the film rebuffs standard-issue 1950s heteronormativity, validating queerness at a moment when the Motion Picture Production Code forbade explicit reference to it.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the Canadian border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group’s top prospect more than two years ago.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This influx of tourist spending on hotels, dining, and entertainment is injecting new money into local economies, validating initial projections for the mega-event.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Despite these setbacks, Spain successfully commissioned the lead submarine, S-81 Isaac Peral, in 2023, demonstrating the program’s return to schedule and validating many of the new technologies incorporated into the class.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of their fans in the stands, the Maple Leafs chose the Penn State left winger, validating longstanding projections of McKenna being his age group’s top prospect.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon's capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group's top prospect more than two years ago.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
The team also tested some of the model’s predictions in biological systems, identifying genes expected to accelerate aging and validating those effects in human heart cells and in mice.
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Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Industry giants Walmart and Home Depot operate major distribution facilities right nearby, validating the value of this specific South Florida trade corridor.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon’s capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the Canadian border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group’s top prospect more than two years ago.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
This influx of tourist spending on hotels, dining, and entertainment is injecting new money into local economies, validating initial projections for the mega-event.
—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Despite these setbacks, Spain successfully commissioned the lead submarine, S-81 Isaac Peral, in 2023, demonstrating the program’s return to schedule and validating many of the new technologies incorporated into the class.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
With most of Yukon watching and a loud presence of their fans in the stands, the Maple Leafs chose the Penn State left winger, validating longstanding projections of McKenna being his age group’s top prospect.
—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The 18-year-old McKenna is from Yukon's capital of Whitehorse and has been a prolific scorer on both sides of the border, with his selection validating the projections of the left winger being his age group's top prospect more than two years ago.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The team also tested some of the model’s predictions in biological systems, identifying genes expected to accelerate aging and validating those effects in human heart cells and in mice.
—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Industry giants Walmart and Home Depot operate major distribution facilities right nearby, validating the value of this specific South Florida trade corridor.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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Never send deposits before independently verifying the property owner or management company.
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These systems—such as Isabelle, Lean, and Rocq—are specialized programming languages that check mathematical proofs step-by-step, verifying their logical correctness.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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