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to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location
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Recent Examples of verified
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Pushing drone limits The Peregreen V4 averaged two verified runs in opposite directions to eliminate wind effects, standard Guinness World Record protocol, to officially become the fastest quadcopter ever recorded.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The final paper relied entirely on verified sources, but its structure reflected a wider set of possibilities than the original outline.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Hernández said the 805 Rapid Response Network uses a real-time alert system to send out texts with verified information about sweeps and other crucial information.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the verified petition, only 82 of the total 243 owners voted for the amendment, far short of 67%, which would be 163 votes.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Platte Street lost a verified destination for a low-key, delicious lunch or dinner this October when BriDer spun its rotisserie for the last time.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
There, little or no rebuilding is planned until security demands—such as verified disarmament, stable patrol lines, and cleared supply routes—are met.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
That state didn’t even have a verified report of a live armadillo until 2017.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Under the new rule, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified by TSA at security checkpoints.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
The lack of advance ticket sales have become a meme online, with screenshots of empty movie theaters on ticketing sites such as Fandango making their rounds on social media — although, these can only be verified on a case-by-case basis.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Communications are tested so the crew can talk clearly with each other and mission control, and the suit interfaces with Orion are verified so oxygen, cooling and other safety functions will work as intended.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar chants can be clearly heard in videos verified by NBC News.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Foro Penal has verified some 200 previously unreported instances of political imprisonment since January 8.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Footage verified by The New York Times appeared to contradict the DHS's account of the situation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Starting this year and rolling out by region, only apps from verified developers will be available to users.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Pushing drone limits The Peregreen V4 averaged two verified runs in opposite directions to eliminate wind effects, standard Guinness World Record protocol, to officially become the fastest quadcopter ever recorded.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The final paper relied entirely on verified sources, but its structure reflected a wider set of possibilities than the original outline.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Hernández said the 805 Rapid Response Network uses a real-time alert system to send out texts with verified information about sweeps and other crucial information.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
According to the verified petition, only 82 of the total 243 owners voted for the amendment, far short of 67%, which would be 163 votes.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Platte Street lost a verified destination for a low-key, delicious lunch or dinner this October when BriDer spun its rotisserie for the last time.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
There, little or no rebuilding is planned until security demands—such as verified disarmament, stable patrol lines, and cleared supply routes—are met.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
That state didn’t even have a verified report of a live armadillo until 2017.
—Maggie Koerth, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
Earlier this month, Venezuela's interim government reported that 116 prisoners had been released, although only about 70 have been verified by the non-governmental organization Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón, according to Bloomberg.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Under the new rule, travelers without the required identification, such as a Real ID or passport, will have their identity verified by TSA at security checkpoints.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Jan. 2026
The lack of advance ticket sales have become a meme online, with screenshots of empty movie theaters on ticketing sites such as Fandango making their rounds on social media — although, these can only be verified on a case-by-case basis.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Communications are tested so the crew can talk clearly with each other and mission control, and the suit interfaces with Orion are verified so oxygen, cooling and other safety functions will work as intended.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Similar chants can be clearly heard in videos verified by NBC News.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Foro Penal has verified some 200 previously unreported instances of political imprisonment since January 8.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Footage verified by The New York Times appeared to contradict the DHS's account of the situation.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
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Since mid-2025, federal immigration agents, including ICE officers, have shot at people at least 16 times during enforcement operations, resulting in multiple injuries and four confirmed deaths.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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So far, among the confirmed returning cast members of the Emmy-winning series, in addition to Sudeikis, are Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard).—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All aspects of the creative process are valid, so let joy lead the way.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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As is often the case with large class-action settlements, payouts are ultimately based on how many people file valid claims.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her expression of surprise and heartfelt gratitude completely validated and elevated everything.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With his signing, Inter Miami gets a proven scorer who will add firepower to an attack that includes Messi, Tadeo Allende, Mateo Silvetti, Telasco Segovia, and 39-year-old Uruguayan legend Luis Suarez, who signed a contract for a final season.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Abraham is a proven Premier League goalscorer and arrives at a Villa side who are having a great season.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Intel, the established designer and manufacturer of microprocessors, experienced a significant rise in its stock on January 28, 2026, driven by high trading volume.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Several of those brands have also descended on Paris this week and in recent seasons, highlighting how the fashion calendar has become a battleground for attention outside of established houses.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The world is being quietly reordered by those who control critical systems, translate AI into actual productivity, build trust and preserve optionality.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ground operators will exercise the full scenario of an actual mission countdown, running the clock to just 30 seconds prior to engine ignition, powering on the rocket and fully fueling its two stages with cryogenic fuels.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The letter requests the department suspend state payments to facilities where probable fraud or false reporting is found, refer substantiated cases to prosecutors and notify state lawmakers of the results.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Dec. 2025
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In earlier years, Meadowridge garnered scrutiny in a report by the Disability Law Center, which found substantiated incidents of abuse and neglect between 2014 and 2016.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When boys are asked to show up consistently for real people, academic readiness and emotional readiness develop side by side.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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