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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
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
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formalized the inclusion of rental data in mortgage underwriting, which will required verified rental and identity data.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
The free public directory is where brands can discover innovative, lower-impact materials and processes—and where suppliers can go to have a safe way to share verified and comparable environmental data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
His remains couldn’t be verified after they were disturbed during the French Revolution.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
While Shirley’s claims could not be immediately verified, authorities have been investigating schemes in Minnesota for years.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
In one clip verified by ABC News, a man smiles at the camera, standing amid dozens of charred vehicles and lifeless bodies.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Updates, including the identification of the pilot and potential causes of the crash, will be made available by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and federal aviation authorities as soon as information is verified.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formalized the inclusion of rental data in mortgage underwriting, which will required verified rental and identity data.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
The free public directory is where brands can discover innovative, lower-impact materials and processes—and where suppliers can go to have a safe way to share verified and comparable environmental data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
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Videos circulating on social media and verified by The New York Times show the shooting of a woman by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, as well as the moments immediately before and after.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Though their observation has yet to be verified by wildlife biologists, Kogo and Tapanes are working with Burmese pythons specialists at the University of Florida to confirm the species.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Dramatic videos posted on social media and verified by NBC News show security forces firing tear gas at Tehran’s main bazaar Tuesday as protesters scramble for cover into passageways and narrow streets.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
His remains couldn’t be verified after they were disturbed during the French Revolution.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
While Shirley’s claims could not be immediately verified, authorities have been investigating schemes in Minnesota for years.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
In one clip verified by ABC News, a man smiles at the camera, standing amid dozens of charred vehicles and lifeless bodies.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Updates, including the identification of the pilot and potential causes of the crash, will be made available by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and federal aviation authorities as soon as information is verified.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
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The paper noted that over 100 searches had been conducted on Mount Baldy, with 14 confirmed deaths, since 2020.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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There are no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with the recall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
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However, Navajo officials have raised concerns that federal agents haven’t consistently recognized these documents as valid and could still detain tribal members.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Munoz-Guatemala was also convicted of driving without a valid license and was charged multiple times for driving illegally.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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With pivotal trial readouts on the horizon, the year ahead could determine whether these devices remain hopeful prototypes or become validated tools in the next era of obesity care.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The South American nation holds more proven reserves of crude oil than any other country in the world, even surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The addition of Adam Thielen gives Rodgers a proven chain mover who was on the field for 48% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in his first game.—
Shawn Childs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Steph Chambers / Getty Images The most fascinating thing about the Tarik Skubal arbitration case is that both sides think the other is trying to break established norms.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This will allow established unions to contact potential members after a union has been certified.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Carote 16-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set The right nonstick cookware can be an actual kitchen game changer—and Carote’s 16-piece set delivers on that promise.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Everything was really incorrect for the period—shiny, sparkly, overdone—but the actual shapes and silhouettes of his clothes are quite accurate.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 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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The defense bent a lot and didn’t break often but didn’t have any real signature plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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While some calas are accessible by car, others can only be reached by a short hike—that’s where visitors will find the real magic and privacy.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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