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
Students who are just learning foundational skills need to use tools such as generative AI as an adjunct, not a substitute, for generating ideas, validating information and crafting arguments.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Analytics may identify where problems lie, but autonomous systems close the loop by executing and validating the work needed to solve them.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some viewers described the receipt as oddly validating.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
That experience can feel personal and validating.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The current Atlas prototype functions as a research platform, validating the core capabilities needed for large-scale deployment.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Rather than carrying astronauts, Starliner-1 will focus on validating spacecraft upgrades, testing systems performance and delivering cargo to the orbiting lab as Boeing and NASA work toward full crew certification.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
If no beneficiary is listed on these accounts, the money generally ends up being included in your assets that are subject to probate, which is the often-lengthy process of the court validating your will (if there is one) after your death.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
But the mandates also help colleges shovel heaps of bureaucratic muck—validating data for accreditation, carrying out enrollment, flagging troubled students, aggregating metrics of all kinds.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Larry Magid, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Analytics may identify where problems lie, but autonomous systems close the loop by executing and validating the work needed to solve them.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some viewers described the receipt as oddly validating.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
That experience can feel personal and validating.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The current Atlas prototype functions as a research platform, validating the core capabilities needed for large-scale deployment.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Rather than carrying astronauts, Starliner-1 will focus on validating spacecraft upgrades, testing systems performance and delivering cargo to the orbiting lab as Boeing and NASA work toward full crew certification.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
If no beneficiary is listed on these accounts, the money generally ends up being included in your assets that are subject to probate, which is the often-lengthy process of the court validating your will (if there is one) after your death.
—Sarah O'Brien, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
But the mandates also help colleges shovel heaps of bureaucratic muck—validating data for accreditation, carrying out enrollment, flagging troubled students, aggregating metrics of all kinds.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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Crypto mining, like AI, relies heavily on graphic processing units, or GPUs, with the chips racing to solve complicated algorithms that spit out currency rewards for correctly verifying blockchain transactions, and CoreWeave was a steady buyer.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officials warn that scammers may pressure you to complete payments quickly, preventing you from verifying the amount or merchant name.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has asked the federal government for $1 billion to improve rural health care, outlining plans for adding community health workers, investing in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and establishing more partnerships across the state.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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SwitchBot positioned the Onero H1 as a practical household assistant rather than a showcase robot, confirming that pre-orders would open following CES as part of its broader smart home automation ecosystem.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The medical team carries out a detailed diagnosis of the patient’s hair-loss pattern and donor capacity before confirming the number of grafts and the technique.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the videos, opposing factions demonstrating across the country rallied around chants in support of and opposition to the Iranian government.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Validating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validating. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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