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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
  • Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • There is no confirmed release date for Ransom Caynon season two.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 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
  • There are valid criticisms of the work colleges and universities do, Cornwell added, but they are being met with a disproportionate response from the federal government.
    Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Hackers roll back a device’s clock to a time when expired security certificates were still valid.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Magellan Jets, an established provider, has a first-flight free promotion running through the end of May.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Being a developmental quarterback and going to a spot with an established starter, like the L.A. Rams or Seattle Seahawks, would’ve been an interesting dynamic.
    Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The mostly instrumental project kicks off its time at No. 37 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart, joining the actual soundtrack inside the top 40.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Golden State shuts down Jalen Green Game 4 was marred by a myriad of skirmishes, which detracted from the actual basketball to some degree, but the Warriors’ pressure on Jalen Green — and how the Rockets responded — will ultimately determine how the rest of this series plays out.
    Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The man who dethroned Rhodes, John Cena, took photos with guests during a kickoff party on WrestleMania Sunday just hours before Cena became WWE’s last real champion.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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