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verb

past tense of verify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of verified
Adjective
Since Morgan was hospitalized, her family has shared updates on her recovery in a verified GoFundMe. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Use our verified Ray-Ban promo codes and tips to save up to 50% off frames, lenses, and clearance. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 In my experience, most people often treat a fluent AI answer as a verified one. Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Progression from one phase to the following one shall be contingent on the verified completion of the commitments of the previous phase. ABC News, 31 July 2026 At a verified 6-feet-6 1/2 inches and 327 pounds, with 33-inch arms and an 81-inch wingspan, Johnson plays with the size, toughness and intelligence coveted at the next level. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Again, the explanation comes from community discussion rather than a verified incident report. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Clinical instructions and results must be delivered through the patient portal or a verified phone tree, not screenshots, forwarded videos, or social-media clips. Henry Bair, STAT, 14 July 2026
Verb
Activists presented the figures and conclusions at Tuesday's event and were not independently verified by CBS News Atlanta as part of the rally coverage. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The circumstances of the strike, including who carried it out and whether those killed were involved in the hijacking, couldn't immediately be independently verified. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Residents and activists keeping tabs on the construction estimate at least four miles have been cleared so far, though CBP has not verified that number. Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 The largest bladder stone verified by Guinness World Records was removed from a 62-year-old man in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2003. Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Findings must be verified against the device and the records around it first. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Auditors generally verified repayments by reinterviewing workers who had participated in earlier assessments. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 The date was verified by ⁠two Yemeni coast guard sources and two military officials in the government who said a small cargo ship was attacked by Houthis. Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 CyberGuy has not independently verified that Gregory made the statement. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
  • Elliott matter-of-factly told the story about his name, as well the later discovery through 23andMe of his biological father’s likely identity and the confirmed existence of many half siblings, just by pushing a button.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The cards have relatively flexible cancellation terms and the ability to downgrade to a smaller aircraft on a confirmed basis.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The draft ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Patterson said summertime learning loss is a valid worry, but his proposal doesn’t call for a longer summer or fewer hours in the classroom.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The fourth tier involves creating a strong website and social media profiles (namely LinkedIn), where anyone searching an expert’s name can find official biographies, validated achievements, links to news coverage and thought leadership insights.
    Behnam Shakibaie, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • It was quickly found to heavily cite an infamous neo-Nazi forum as a source of information, desperately tried to paint Tesla’s Cybertruck as a successful and desirable electric pickup truck, and validated Musk’s favorite conspiracy theories.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The digitally native activewear brand, which surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2025, is confident in its proven US retail model to drive global growth.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bowen and Manor Solomon, a new signing from Tottenham Hotspur, are the only proven wingers currently available to Nuno, while Castellanos and Pablo are the main forward options.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Alvarez entered the Air Force as an established Olympic medalist.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When founders join established shows, they're introduced to communities that already trust the host.
    Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Generally, the closer my preseason ranking came to a team’s final ranking in the actual Top 25, the better the grade.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Check the actual cost, state your terms plainly, and choose the option that supports both confidence and stability today without undercutting yourself.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Before his recent arrest, Habib had a history of substantiated misconduct complaints about excessive force and abusing his authority.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • From his opinionated, passionate, and substantiated take, readers can form, centaur-like, their own AI perspectives.
    Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The real insider move, however, is Bar Analco, the speakeasy hidden behind the Dragon Room Bar and reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But his effort is the real X-factor, as Pierre’s relentless approach to every rep can be difficult for offensive linemen to endure over the course of a game.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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