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as in exonerated
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
vowed that the evidence would completely vindicate him
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as in confirmed
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
recent discoveries have generally vindicated the physicist's theories
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Recent Examples of vindicated
Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The prosecutors and agents who brought this case vindicated the victims.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Johnson suggested the outcome vindicated his approach.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Switching, in other words, is so 2010 and the Gen Zers and younger millennials who learned to hop to better wages are colliding with a different reality, and a certain person sitting in the corner office is finally vindicated for staying put.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Spain’s approach appeared to be vindicated.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The Slot appointment was entirely vindicated by his success in year one.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ichiyō has already more than vindicated herself, appealing to the deepest and most humane of people’s emotions, depicting unflinchingly what lies true in their hearts.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Verb
When SpaceX starts trading this week, Alwaleed will have every right to feel vindicated in his bet.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The prosecutors and agents who brought this case vindicated the victims.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Johnson suggested the outcome vindicated his approach.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Switching, in other words, is so 2010 and the Gen Zers and younger millennials who learned to hop to better wages are colliding with a different reality, and a certain person sitting in the corner office is finally vindicated for staying put.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Spain’s approach appeared to be vindicated.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The Slot appointment was entirely vindicated by his success in year one.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ichiyō has already more than vindicated herself, appealing to the deepest and most humane of people’s emotions, depicting unflinchingly what lies true in their hearts.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vindicated
Adjective
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The three-part series examines the pop star’s 2005 molestation trial, in which he was acquitted of all charges, and features key players from the trial, including jurors, eyewitnesses and prosecutors.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The Next Generation Action Network, a social justice group supporting Anthony, has compared him to Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen acquitted of all charges in 2021 for killing two people during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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There were other consequences for the city too – like the hefty settlement payments Detroit doled out to the exonerated men in Simon’s cases.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The film’s most tense and destabilizing sequence is a confrontational meeting between the exonerated men and Bishop.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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That has not been verified, and authorities in Westerly have not been alerted to any potential high-profile events.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
Verb
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Vindicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vindicated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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