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
Discord postpones age verification Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
But if citizenship verification is not on file with the state, the Department of State would notify the local elections supervisor.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Any deal with Iran would need to include a verification process to ensure that money from a more vibrant economy does not find its way back to finance weapons or terrorist groups.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Those apps have age verification procedures to require users are at least the minimum age under applicable state laws, with states that have legalized sports betting setting 18 or 21 as the minimum age.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
But if citizenship verification is not on file with the state, the Department of State would notify the local elections supervisor.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Any deal with Iran would need to include a verification process to ensure that money from a more vibrant economy does not find its way back to finance weapons or terrorist groups.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Those apps have age verification procedures to require users are at least the minimum age under applicable state laws, with states that have legalized sports betting setting 18 or 21 as the minimum age.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verification
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Not all sleep masks are created equal, and this adjustable eye mask from Manta is proof.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bring proof of insurance and any required inspection documentation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The administration has since indicated that McDonald would instead report to the deputy attorney general -- like all other division heads -- though his confirmation hearing left open many questions about exactly what role Vance will have in overseeing investigations and prosecutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Means’s confirmation hearing also comes at a pivotal moment for the MAHA movement.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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The policy would be retroactive, which means banks would have to solicit documentation from current customers as well as future ones, the people said.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The independent investigators will examine how the MSP currently handles serious on-duty incidents, including their notification process, supervisor response, and documentation policies.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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But John Connolly, the state's Medicaid director, told reporters Thursday the state has no evidence to substantiate such a high figure.—
STEVE KARNOWSKI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Every item of Ilana’s clothing is bagged as evidence.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Verification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verification. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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