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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Factors like actively verifying information, developing independent judgment, and reflecting on when and how to rely on AI are what preserve, and can even strengthen, thinking skills, according to research.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Industry pros said the debacle shows how lenders in the space, such as investment banks and asset managers, now face a fundamental challenge in assessing and verifying their true economic exposure to risks within such complex credit structures.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Safety concerns push you to act quickly without verifying details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The device will be evaluated in real operating conditions, with the aim of verifying its performance, robustness, reliability and ease of maintenance in the demanding marine environment.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Southbridge Police Department addressed the viral video in a statement shared on Facebook, without confirming the location where the video was recorded or verifying its authenticity.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Others caught on video at the campaign event, who are identified as leaders and lobbyists in the state’s agricultural industry, discuss the proportion of the state’s farmworkers who are undocumented, and employers’ challenges in verifying workers’ legal status.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
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While its existing fulfillment platform featured a digital suite including digital bills of lading, GPS tracking, and compliance reporting, verifying the physical identity of personnel remained a gap.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Factors like actively verifying information, developing independent judgment, and reflecting on when and how to rely on AI are what preserve, and can even strengthen, thinking skills, according to research.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Industry pros said the debacle shows how lenders in the space, such as investment banks and asset managers, now face a fundamental challenge in assessing and verifying their true economic exposure to risks within such complex credit structures.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Safety concerns push you to act quickly without verifying details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The device will be evaluated in real operating conditions, with the aim of verifying its performance, robustness, reliability and ease of maintenance in the demanding marine environment.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Southbridge Police Department addressed the viral video in a statement shared on Facebook, without confirming the location where the video was recorded or verifying its authenticity.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Others caught on video at the campaign event, who are identified as leaders and lobbyists in the state’s agricultural industry, discuss the proportion of the state’s farmworkers who are undocumented, and employers’ challenges in verifying workers’ legal status.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verifying
Verb
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Liverpool limped home fifth in the Premier League — confirming Champions League qualification on the final day with just 60 points, their lowest tally for a decade and 24 fewer than in 2024-25.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In a frenzy, Frobisher set off on the 1578 voyage without anyone ever confirming the last find.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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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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Best Amazon Memorial Day Fashion Sales Amazon’s fashion department is packed with deals on airy clothes, supportive shoes, and cute and functional accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Plus, the supportive design won’t leave your feet screaming for a break halfway through the day.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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“Verifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verifying. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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