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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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
Rather than validating decisions after the fact, these models surface risk upstream, shaping procurement choices before commitments are made.
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Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers at Stanford tested 11 popular AI systems and found that AI chatbots were prone to flattering and validating the feelings of users, affirming a user’s actions 49% more often than humans did.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Company officials state that the primary obstacle to fusion energy is no longer validating the underlying science, but establishing scalable industrial manufacturing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The process of counting mail-in ballots and validating voters' signatures is also arduous, as each envelope signature must match the signatures on file, which can lead to additional delays.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Dell praised it as a product and for validating this low-cost market as an area worth targeting, but the team was also sure to point out the XPS 13’s advantages.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Their measurements closely matched theoretical predictions and simulations, validating the core physics behind the approach.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
In 19 conversations between humans and chatbots analyzed by researchers, interactions spun out of control when chatbots lacked critical feedback and intervention, failing to push back like an actual human would and validating delusions in the process.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers at Stanford tested 11 popular AI systems and found that AI chatbots were prone to flattering and validating the feelings of users, affirming a user’s actions 49% more often than humans did.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Company officials state that the primary obstacle to fusion energy is no longer validating the underlying science, but establishing scalable industrial manufacturing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The process of counting mail-in ballots and validating voters' signatures is also arduous, as each envelope signature must match the signatures on file, which can lead to additional delays.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Dell praised it as a product and for validating this low-cost market as an area worth targeting, but the team was also sure to point out the XPS 13’s advantages.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Their measurements closely matched theoretical predictions and simulations, validating the core physics behind the approach.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
In 19 conversations between humans and chatbots analyzed by researchers, interactions spun out of control when chatbots lacked critical feedback and intervention, failing to push back like an actual human would and validating delusions in the process.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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Officials said those protocols include verifying reports of a tornado before activating the city's warning system.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Together, these findings suggest that Google’s AI tool may be cranking out millions of wrong answers daily, with few users verifying the information.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Charged with establishing the firm as one of the more disruptive in the SE.—
Dean Trevelino,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Geneva Accords of 1954, the international agreements that ended the First Indochina War, divided Vietnam by establishing the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), running north of the Bến Hải River.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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After reports began circulating on a popular DCC fan account that the cheerleader had been cut from the NFL cheerleading squad, the cheerleader took to her account seemingly confirming the news, reposting a video bearing the hashtag #JusticeForKarley on her Instagram Stories.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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