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
This is why the regulators are trying to establish requirements for quantifying, verifying and validating, independently and transparently, and free from the influence of bribery or corruption.
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
This will pay off in a way that feels both exciting and validating.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Thank you to every single one of you who has reached out with such kind and validating words.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The crew will have another opportunity to practice manually steering the craft, which Hawkins said is essential to validating Orion’s ability to dock with other spacecraft during future missions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Active parents tend to be aware of their children’s emotional state, validating their reasons for being upset, happy, or angry, and responding with empathy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
Our community is completely inclusive and validating.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After both hatches are secured, the closeout crew does a final inspection of the vehicle, looking for any signs of damage, validating mechanical seals, verifying environmental conditions and performing final leak checks.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While public support can be validating, what matters more is what happens in the next meeting, the next review cycle, the next opportunity for recognition.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
This will pay off in a way that feels both exciting and validating.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Thank you to every single one of you who has reached out with such kind and validating words.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The crew will have another opportunity to practice manually steering the craft, which Hawkins said is essential to validating Orion’s ability to dock with other spacecraft during future missions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Active parents tend to be aware of their children’s emotional state, validating their reasons for being upset, happy, or angry, and responding with empathy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
Our community is completely inclusive and validating.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After both hatches are secured, the closeout crew does a final inspection of the vehicle, looking for any signs of damage, validating mechanical seals, verifying environmental conditions and performing final leak checks.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
While public support can be validating, what matters more is what happens in the next meeting, the next review cycle, the next opportunity for recognition.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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The class will focus on verifying the accuracy of sources.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That’s the main method of verifying a mailed ballot’s legality.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Disaster relief protections include a waiver of a one-time activation fee for establishing remote call forwarding.—
Cox Communications,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among those measures was a proposal requiring any ballot measure establishing a fee to undergo a thorough analysis and calculation as to the fee amount before it is presented to voters.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The agency surveyed areas in Southeast Michigan, confirming that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Ann Arbor and Lincoln Park.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This development offers a new model for autonomous robotics, proving that sophisticated, large-scale tasks can be managed through simple, self-organizing interactions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her career, Chinese artist Cao Fei has explored every aspect of our world, demonstrating great versatility and insight in her use of a broad range of technologies and languages.—
Miuccia Prada,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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At least six other Department of Aviation workers were investigated for spending hours idling on the job, demonstrating incompetence, stealing city property, and lying during the investigation.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Validating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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