verified 1 of 2

past tense of verify

verified

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adjective

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Recent Examples of verified
Verb
Instead, contact the company directly using a verified phone number or website. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025 In some cases, these projects are even beginning to generate verified carbon credits, creating a bridge between humanitarian impact and corporate climate goals. Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 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 Other verified videos, many of which Chinese censors swiftly took down, showed a large crowd gathered in Jiangyou on Monday night, at times singing the Chinese national anthem as the police presence grew. Peter Guo, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025 Each of the soldiers was shot, according to a post on the verified Facebook page for Fort Stewart and the associated Hunter Army Airfield. Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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 At the time, Xinjiang police and data systems were already running on American technology including IBM, Cisco, Oracle, and Microsoft, the engineers said, which AP verified by reviewing government contracts. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 However, a woman also dressed in Phillies gear, whose identity has not been verified by Newsweek, ran up to the father and son and demanded the baseball, which Drew reluctantly told Lincoln to give up to de-escalate the situation. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME. Callum Sutherland, Time, 2 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 These figures are still being verified as access to affected areas is limited by difficult terrain and poor roads. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Verb
  • Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The report says the concern is valid, but data from cities with similar taxes show minimal impact on attendance.
    Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • However, according to state law, COVID-19 vaccines can only be administered to those over 18 with a valid prescription.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The goal was to get child survivors to come together, recount their experiences and feel validated.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • While concerts have become a proven driver of tourism, as demonstrated recently by Taylor Swift’s Era Tour and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The latest results move the Super-X concept from a promising theory to a proven technology.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As one of the most established skydiving centers in the country, this is a great place to finally check off that bucket list item.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That tantalizing possibility just isn’t as likely at an established brand.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Then there’s what’s inside the actual soup.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This model ensures that the people most affected by these issues have actual input rather than just serving as inspirational case studies.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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