as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
Brown’s breakout freshman season served as motivation, not validation.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Doing so within 30 days of receiving the validation notice typically pauses all collection activity while the collector verifies the debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The last step to claiming your refund is the most important—a stamp from customs or electronic validation at a kiosk.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The Zoox partnership could provide fresh validation for Uber’s bid to become the leading aggregator of robotaxi services and a commercial partner for companies developing self-driving technology.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Doing so within 30 days of receiving the validation notice typically pauses all collection activity while the collector verifies the debt.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The last step to claiming your refund is the most important—a stamp from customs or electronic validation at a kiosk.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The Zoox partnership could provide fresh validation for Uber’s bid to become the leading aggregator of robotaxi services and a commercial partner for companies developing self-driving technology.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
Noun
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The phone, believed to hold possible evidence against her, was later recovered in the sea.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, a study published today in the journal Science provides evidence that ravens may be remembering hunting hotspots and scavenging for food, rather than chasing wolves.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian government has acknowledged he was wounded early in the campaign, but no proof of life has been offered.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The light coconut scent gives it that elevated, spa-like feel, which is proof that a drugstore staple can still feel luxurious.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The case included 13 days of testimony, during which her defense team did not call any witnesses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The measure was prompted by testimony by Tyler Medina, a 15-year-old who asked the committee to allow twins to drive together during the first six months after a young driver receives a permit or license.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Often requiring months if not years to gather evidence, secure documentation and prepare clients.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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If a new line of credit was opened, that often requires submitting more documentation, completing affidavits and following up until the lender updates its reporting to the credit bureaus.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The close vote was a testament to just how much the legislation has divided Congress and a preview of long, acrimonious days and nights of debate ahead.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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This record’s appeal could be a testament to the intoxicating effects of its layered soundscapes or a reflection of its viral appeal on social media.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Thursday’s release marks the first public disclosure and documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics over the last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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That confirmation has not yet been given.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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