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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
Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
What is clear is that continuous, verified compliance is here to stay and other sectors of government contracting will almost certainly follow.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While campaigns to raise money for Brown’s defense have been shut down, a separate, verified fundraiser supporting Zarutska’s family remains active on GoFundMe.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The verified complaint is for a restraining order, preliminary injunction, and declaratory relief for the situation that Bowersock said is causing distress to her children and professional stress for her husband, who is an employee of the school.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Officials identified the teenager as a verified victim of human trafficking, according to the outlets.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
It was limited in scope, applied strategically based on specific customer demands, but successful in proving that the markers could reliably survive the full manufacturing process and provide verified traceability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
The restaurants were chosen based on verified diner reviews from OpenTable, focusing on consistent excellence in food, service and atmosphere.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
When one of them suddenly dies in the middle of the night, emergency services refuse to send an ambulance because the cause of death hasn’t been verified by a doctor.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Information was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but was not verified for accuracy.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Star-Telegram reached out to Texas A&M, and the university verified the video’s authenticity.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Cristosal has verified at least 427 deaths in state custody since the crackdown began; dozens more cases remain under investigation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her family has released a verified GoFundMe, which has raised more $1 million.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
What is clear is that continuous, verified compliance is here to stay and other sectors of government contracting will almost certainly follow.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
While campaigns to raise money for Brown’s defense have been shut down, a separate, verified fundraiser supporting Zarutska’s family remains active on GoFundMe.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The verified complaint is for a restraining order, preliminary injunction, and declaratory relief for the situation that Bowersock said is causing distress to her children and professional stress for her husband, who is an employee of the school.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Officials identified the teenager as a verified victim of human trafficking, according to the outlets.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
It was limited in scope, applied strategically based on specific customer demands, but successful in proving that the markers could reliably survive the full manufacturing process and provide verified traceability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
The restaurants were chosen based on verified diner reviews from OpenTable, focusing on consistent excellence in food, service and atmosphere.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
When one of them suddenly dies in the middle of the night, emergency services refuse to send an ambulance because the cause of death hasn’t been verified by a doctor.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Information was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but was not verified for accuracy.
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Star-Telegram reached out to Texas A&M, and the university verified the video’s authenticity.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Cristosal has verified at least 427 deaths in state custody since the crackdown began; dozens more cases remain under investigation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Verb
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in 1985 confirmed the threat.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a court filing ahead of the settlement in the music label fight, IA had argued that labels had added an avalanche of infringing works so late into the lawsuit to create leverage to force a settlement.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Education Assembly Bill 715 was the only priority bill of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, aiming to address antisemitism in California public schools that authors have argued has become worse in recent years, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But that valid concern cannot become a shield used to deflect from real and rising threats.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The new rule closes that gap by mandating validated self-assessments and third-party assessments before award decisions.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Imagine how validated Rainbeau must feel, like Chicken Little when the town wakes up to the fact that aliens are actually coming.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A couple of other more proven additions like edge rusher Nico Davilier, who made six starts last season at Arkansas, and cornerback Jamier Johnson, who started 10 games last season at Indiana, have not played a down yet.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sanitizing garden tools that come in contact with plants is a proven way to reduce the spread of disease in your garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For established professionals, the possibility that age could influence decisions about hiring, promotion or workplace treatment raises serious concerns about fairness and opportunity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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At present, major agencies including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.K. National Health Service maintain that there is no established evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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That the engagement news is more important than the actual wedding.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The final debut group will be selected through real-time global voting during the live broadcast.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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