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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
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
In April 2025, a team led by sociologist Cary Wu published a study in Preventive Medicine Reports assembling a cross-verified database of 130 suicides in China’s scientific community between 1992 and 2024, based on media reports.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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
By measuring the levels of the protein made by the gene in the blood, the researchers verified that the gene alteration was doing its job.
—Alice Park, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
The Vermillion collection is finished in certified carbon neutral facilities, verified by Climate Impact Partners.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Tested for real-world conditions Before shipboard testing, the team verified performance using a full-scale simulation facility measuring 25 by 5 by 5 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Some are reported to be former vet techs, and some have USDA registration, though this varies by individual and should be independently verified by the pet owner.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Credentials will be verified at the time of entry.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
In April 2025, a team led by sociologist Cary Wu published a study in Preventive Medicine Reports assembling a cross-verified database of 130 suicides in China’s scientific community between 1992 and 2024, based on media reports.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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
By measuring the levels of the protein made by the gene in the blood, the researchers verified that the gene alteration was doing its job.
—Alice Park, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
The Vermillion collection is finished in certified carbon neutral facilities, verified by Climate Impact Partners.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Tested for real-world conditions Before shipboard testing, the team verified performance using a full-scale simulation facility measuring 25 by 5 by 5 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Some are reported to be former vet techs, and some have USDA registration, though this varies by individual and should be independently verified by the pet owner.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Credentials will be verified at the time of entry.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Military admission with valid ID is $18.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle, valid for a full week across all three park units, or $55 for an annual pass.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cold frames are a proven way to extend your fall growing season.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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And this eventually kills the tree, and there's no proven treatment to cure it.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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By 2017, Taylor Jenkins Reid was an established author, with five books under her belt, including the bestseller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of established but underperforming head coaches at power conference schools will be available for hire this winter.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the actual plot of Daisy Jones & the Six bears only a passing resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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This was a golden age for these guys, ten years before Giuliani and any kind of real government crackdown, and a few years after Coppola’s Godfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The situation for Ridge Holland, who also uses his real name Luke Menzies, has reportedly worsened.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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