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verb

past tense of verify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of verified
Adjective
The wall of ice, water and debris that descended from the mountains on the frontier between Nepal and Tibet caused destruction at least 62 miles downriver into Nepal, an ABC News analysis of verified video and satellite images shows. David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 These tests will help engineers select verified materials for the reactor vessel before testing operational control systems. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Authorities also urged the public to rely on verified information as the investigation continues. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The family of the victims started a verified fundraiser for funeral expenses. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026 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 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
Verb
At the airport, passengers must first have their identity verified with a REAL ID, often using facial recognition technology. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Formally verified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), this benchmark shows the technical progress in scaling up high-efficiency thin-film architectures beyond sub-centimeter laboratory devices. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Those specific claims have not been independently verified by Fox News Digital. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 In our most advanced engineering teams, all new code is now AI-generated under human command and then fully human-verified. Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Its traceability is verified through the VIVE Sustainable Program. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 That same month, Mastercard introduced Agent Pay, a service that allows verified AI agents to make purchases within rules set by customers. Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Many accounts posting these images are verified on X and appear to be anonymous. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 On Blind, an anonymized but verified message board for tech industry professionals, numerous Microsoft insiders groused that their compensation doesn’t match their contributions to the company. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
  • The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern Ituri province is the fastest-growing in the disease’s history and remains out of control with 5,713 confirmed cases, including 2,744 deaths, according to Congolese health authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Spouses generally inherit a minimum portion of the estate (usually one-third or two-thirds), though the right can be waived in a valid premarital or post marital agreement.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The prosecutor said the number appeared valid but acknowledged the material did not establish an issuance date.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.
    David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • This occurs with minimal working capital drag, since fulfillment runs through pre-established pharmacy networks rather than capital-intensive durable equipment logistics.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There was already an established fanbase waiting for the project.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Professional athletes have joked about it in the past, with even all-time NBA great LeBron James teasing at a potential college sports journey post-retirement—albeit as more of a joke than an actual plan.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a way to test real oil-and-gas-style well equipment using actual supercritical CO₂, rather than testing it with water or air and hoping the results translate.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 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
  • Only 24 and with room to grow, but also real pedigree, Nico felt like the perfect, window-shaping addition.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The shower itself features a deep green wall digitally printed to appear like real tile.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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