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verb

past tense of verify

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Recent Examples of verified
Verb
While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks. Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified. Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 This could not be independently verified, but a Ukrainian official with the country's security and defense council shared the clip, describing it as footage from Oryol. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 The authenticity and claims of the video, and the nature of the glowing orbs have not been independently verified. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Social media videos that were verified by NBC News showed Kelce walking outside the stadium and holding a case of beer, flanked by fans. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 This video hasn't been independently verified. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market. Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
  • Season 2 is shaping up to be even more star-studded, with confirmed appearances Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Cynthia Erivo, Margo Martindale, John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • People without confirmed identities won't be allowed to go through security.
    Alex Sundby May 6, CBS News, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • Tepper argued that over time, the move would reduce funding for public high schools, necessitating cuts that were likely to affect their football programs.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Failure to do so, Bush argued, would push talented researchers into private industry.
    Trysh Travis / Made by History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.
    Andrew Kunesh, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
  • On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS Reno NV released a lake wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Rather than concentrating on the success of established legacy brands like Monster, Red Bull, or PepsiCo, investing in Celsius is fundamentally a bet on the growing consumer demand for healthier, functional energy choices across all major distribution channels.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • The Forbes 30 under 30 honoree also says that writing Unseen, despite her established following, enabled her to tell her story in a new way.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • Crypto deals raise questions Unless court orders are narrowly tailored to only cover the actual litigants, the administration argues, judges will have too much power to stall crucial presidential actions.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • But this was my first actual experience living through one — actually packing a fire bag.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025
  • All of his links to the real world are frayed or contrived.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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