as in confirming
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
failed to produce any verifying evidence
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as in arguing
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 verifying
Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Three people remained missing in Kwigillingok as of Monday, according to an update by the state troopers, down from 20 unaccounted for on Sunday, while authorities continue verifying reports of additional missing residents in Kipnuk.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Testing and commissioning of systems are ongoing, including toll lanes at the Canadian port, where teams are verifying payment systems, barrier gates and overhead signs.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Currently, members of Clear must scan their fingerprints, eyes, or facial image before verifying their identity a second time with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
These systems help manage critical processes such as investigating fraudulent activity, resolving account issues, verifying user identities, and preparing reports for regulatory inquiries, all to make sure that customer information is handled with care and appropriate safeguards.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
When something demands immediate action, victims feel compelled to respond before verifying claims or consulting attorneys, which is exactly what fraudsters count on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 85% recommended specific IV cocktails when callers mentioned symptoms like a headache or cold, often without verifying a patient’s medical history.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
After verifying the origins of the different packages, the exhibition manager agreed with the transportation company that the delivery would be signed for, ahead of the unpackaging of the pieces the following Monday.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Three people remained missing in Kwigillingok as of Monday, according to an update by the state troopers, down from 20 unaccounted for on Sunday, while authorities continue verifying reports of additional missing residents in Kipnuk.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Testing and commissioning of systems are ongoing, including toll lanes at the Canadian port, where teams are verifying payment systems, barrier gates and overhead signs.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Currently, members of Clear must scan their fingerprints, eyes, or facial image before verifying their identity a second time with a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
These systems help manage critical processes such as investigating fraudulent activity, resolving account issues, verifying user identities, and preparing reports for regulatory inquiries, all to make sure that customer information is handled with care and appropriate safeguards.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
When something demands immediate action, victims feel compelled to respond before verifying claims or consulting attorneys, which is exactly what fraudsters count on.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
More than 85% recommended specific IV cocktails when callers mentioned symptoms like a headache or cold, often without verifying a patient’s medical history.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verifying
Verb
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Kibbutz Be'eri shared a statement on behalf of Yossi Sharabi's family confirming that his body had been transferred to Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Shaderoom shared a video of Huston showing wounds on his face and confirming that Papoose hit him, by his account.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite their split, both parents have continued to be supportive of their sons.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Be forwarded thinking, fiscally confident in budgets, and supportive of staff and loves Matthews.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Verifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verifying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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