as in confirms
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 verifies
For context, canvassing is a post-election process that verifies that all valid ballots cast are accurately counted and included in the final election result.
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Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 May 2026
The document essentially verifies that Muhsen abandoned his bond obligations.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
If the department verifies a high-risk situation, the bill instructs it to assign the case as Priority I, meaning the child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, and DHW takes action immediately, according to department guidelines outlined in the Idaho Child Protection Manual.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The group verifies each death and arrest with a network of activists on the ground in Iran.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When shopping for name-brand designer bags, be sure to use a seller with a solid reputation that independently verifies their products’ authenticity; many local designer resale shops specialize in this, as do many online retailers.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Apple says this payload includes a digital signature from the Digital ID card’s issuing authority, which ultimately verifies the user’s identity.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
Federal workers must obtain two additional forms — an SF-8, which verifies federal employment and the SF-50, which verifies a worker is on furlough or has lost their job.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 May 2026
The document essentially verifies that Muhsen abandoned his bond obligations.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
If the department verifies a high-risk situation, the bill instructs it to assign the case as Priority I, meaning the child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, and DHW takes action immediately, according to department guidelines outlined in the Idaho Child Protection Manual.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The group verifies each death and arrest with a network of activists on the ground in Iran.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When shopping for name-brand designer bags, be sure to use a seller with a solid reputation that independently verifies their products’ authenticity; many local designer resale shops specialize in this, as do many online retailers.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Apple says this payload includes a digital signature from the Digital ID card’s issuing authority, which ultimately verifies the user’s identity.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
Federal workers must obtain two additional forms — an SF-8, which verifies federal employment and the SF-50, which verifies a worker is on furlough or has lost their job.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verifies
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Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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The filing also argues Flagg's performances are not comparable to Swift's album or brand.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Verifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verifies. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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