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vouches

verb

present tense third-person singular of vouch
as in certifies

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouches
  1. certifies
  2. attests
  3. assures
  4. witnesses
  5. ensures
  6. insures
  7. guarantees
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  • If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of certifies
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  • The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The sense of concern, yet complete lack of judgement the movie shows Jim, attests to both their decades of friendship and a deep reservoir of empathy that exists on the other side camera.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of attests
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  • Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assures
Verb
  • This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The film follows a young security guard in Manila who accidentally witnesses a high-profile murder involving an American movie star.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of witnesses
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  • The new moment of silence ensures those sacrifices remain part of the nation's annual remembrance, underscoring that the impact of 9/11 is still being felt a quarter-century later.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Eakin recommends these Sam Edelman Linnie Mule Loafers, which have the polished look of a standard, soft loafer, but the backless heel ensures no harsh rubbing.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • These options offer lower rates than a conventional loan because the government insures them.
    — Kelsey Neubauer,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare insures people 65 or older and some who are younger and disabled.
    — Grace Mackleby, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of insures
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  • To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Not that game day roster commitment by itself guarantees anything.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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“Vouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouches. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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