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
The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.
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Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Rather than pursuing maximum standoff distances, the effort focused on validating target discrimination, environmental stability, and detection precision from mobile maritime platform, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 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
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
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
Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Rather than pursuing maximum standoff distances, the effort focused on validating target discrimination, environmental stability, and detection precision from mobile maritime platform, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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And there were huge gaps in the JCPOA and the Obama nuclear deal in terms of actually verifying.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Never click suspicious links or provide personal information without independently verifying the source.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Realize that Social Security needs time to verify and update the new deposit details so don’t close the first account until confirming the second account is receiving the funds.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The hours-long delay in confirming the shooting, however, has raised questions from at least two state lawmakers.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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“Validating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validating. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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