as in proof
the act or process of showing that something is true, real, or accurate
She asked for verification of his identity.
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Recent Examples of verification
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
If available, require in-branch or phone verification for transfers above a set amount.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The nonprofits check providers’ enrollment with their licensed capacity, review thousands of monthly attendance sheets, validate signatures and verifications of employment and eligibility and compare providers’ rate sheets to invoices, among other things, McDougal said.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The group says unverified reports place the toll in the hundreds to low-thousands, and ongoing internet restrictions make verification methods challenging.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
If available, require in-branch or phone verification for transfers above a set amount.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The nonprofits check providers’ enrollment with their licensed capacity, review thousands of monthly attendance sheets, validate signatures and verifications of employment and eligibility and compare providers’ rate sheets to invoices, among other things, McDougal said.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The group says unverified reports place the toll in the hundreds to low-thousands, and ongoing internet restrictions make verification methods challenging.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
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The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tacvasen Lightweight Workout Jacket During her recent trip to Australia, Oprah was spotted wearing several wrinkle-proof, form-fitting athletic jackets.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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While dramatic, the account remains unverified, and no independent confirmation has emerged to substantiate the claims.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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That kind of documentation—tracking symptoms, flares, fatigue and how lupus affects daily life—can help patients move the conversation beyond lab results and toward whether their current care is truly adequate.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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International election monitors said there was overwhelming evidence that Machado's party won the 2024 election against Maduro, but Maduro refused to relinquish power.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara told reporters Minneapolis police had secured the scene and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are processing evidence.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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