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the dispatcher was able to verify the caller's location
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Recent Examples of verified
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Since its debut, participants have raised over $15 million from VCs for apps subsequently used by millions of verified users.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for multiple verified sources that can help authenticate the image.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
What To Know Lipps, 50, was wrongly arrested at her Tennessee home on July 14, 2025, after a North Dakota warrant tied her to bank fraud in the Fargo area, more than 1,000 miles away, according to police statements and a verified GoFundMe fundraiser.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Primary Zoning Contact Corrie Sharp said Tuesday that the city received one verified request for quotation from AECOM Hunt and Powers and Sons Construction working together.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Some verified resale tickets were priced higher.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The verified account, @realanndowd (not to be confused with Bald Ann Dowd), made its first post on March 18 — finally ending the torturous 5,642-day dry spell of there being no Ann Dowd on the app.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Compliance gets verified at application and at least every six months at renewal.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Compliance is verified at application and at least every six months at renewal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Reports in 2024 and 2025 indicated declining health, including low blood pressure, dizziness and heart problems, but these claims could not be independently verified.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Ukraine did not comment on the attack, and the claim could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.
—Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The Canyon County Clerk’s Office verified the recall petitions against Mike Dittenber and Scott Tilmant on Monday.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
But a source, who independently verified the details of NOTUS’ reporting to McClatchy on Thursday morning, said that the relationship led to a hostile work environment and high staff turnover.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Hang up and contact the company directly using a verified number.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Since its debut, participants have raised over $15 million from VCs for apps subsequently used by millions of verified users.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for multiple verified sources that can help authenticate the image.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
What To Know Lipps, 50, was wrongly arrested at her Tennessee home on July 14, 2025, after a North Dakota warrant tied her to bank fraud in the Fargo area, more than 1,000 miles away, according to police statements and a verified GoFundMe fundraiser.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Primary Zoning Contact Corrie Sharp said Tuesday that the city received one verified request for quotation from AECOM Hunt and Powers and Sons Construction working together.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Some verified resale tickets were priced higher.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The verified account, @realanndowd (not to be confused with Bald Ann Dowd), made its first post on March 18 — finally ending the torturous 5,642-day dry spell of there being no Ann Dowd on the app.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Electrodes measuring body and brain activity verified that the participants were not awake.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Compliance gets verified at application and at least every six months at renewal.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Compliance is verified at application and at least every six months at renewal.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Reports in 2024 and 2025 indicated declining health, including low blood pressure, dizziness and heart problems, but these claims could not be independently verified.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Ukraine did not comment on the attack, and the claim could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.
—Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The Canyon County Clerk’s Office verified the recall petitions against Mike Dittenber and Scott Tilmant on Monday.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
But a source, who independently verified the details of NOTUS’ reporting to McClatchy on Thursday morning, said that the relationship led to a hostile work environment and high staff turnover.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This phase will focus on turning validated designs into integrated subsystems that can operate under real reactor conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, proven options—like over-the-counter medications and a healthy diet—may help reduce symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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As long as the Cubs are forced to rely on less proven arms while manager Craig Counsell navigates usage and injuries, preventing big innings by stranding runners is an important piece of the pitching staff’s effectiveness.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Also the development of new homes next to established homes and neighborhoods also has caused increase in property taxes.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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To start, Armedangels sees strong potential in urban markets where there is already an established interest in more responsible consumption.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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In my world, the dirty plates should be cleared, but the actual washing of the dishes waits until everyone is finished.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Last year, the Colorado Department of Human Services reported 6,116 children were victims of substantiated abuse or neglect, down from 10,779 in 2021, which itself had fewer reports than average because many schools remained remote.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maden has 12 substantiated allegations against him, including two in which he was charged by the Civilian Complaint Review Board and prosecuted in the NYPD trial room.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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