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
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.
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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
Even if a collection account is temporarily removed during an investigation, it can be reinstated if the debt collector verifies the information.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 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
This independent audit thoroughly verifies the authenticity of each testimony by cross-checking reviews on Trustpilot and other websites.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 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
The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Even if a collection account is temporarily removed during an investigation, it can be reinstated if the debt collector verifies the information.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 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
This independent audit thoroughly verifies the authenticity of each testimony by cross-checking reviews on Trustpilot and other websites.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 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
The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verifies
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The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Times argues that the Pentagon has applied its own rules inconsistently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Verifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verifies. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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