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as in to certify
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
I'll attest that she was at the party
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Recent Examples of attest
As anybody who has spent time in San Antonio can attest, the city is home to some of the best in the state, with a style all our own.
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Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
As its three Oscar nominations attest, The Wild Robot subtracts spiritual fundamentalism in service of Pixarism.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
His 12 fight-night bonus awards in 12 UFC outings can attest to that.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
And that god, as any parent of a teenager can attest, can be judging and unforgiving.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
As its three Oscar nominations attest, The Wild Robot subtracts spiritual fundamentalism in service of Pixarism.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
His 12 fight-night bonus awards in 12 UFC outings can attest to that.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
And that god, as any parent of a teenager can attest, can be judging and unforgiving.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attest
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Kettle & Fire also pays to certify its broth is free of any residue from the herbicide glyphosate and proudly displays that fact on its label.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Agencies don’t have the forms to nominate officers and deputies, much less train and certify them.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many of the state bills to ease residency requirements have been based on model legislation from the Cicero Institute, a conservative think tank that sent representatives to testify to legislatures after proposing such programs in 2020.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The appeals court noted in its ruling that women had been allowed to testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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There was no sanitizer measured in a three-compartment sink or in buckets with wipe cloths, and employees did not know how to properly verify the quantity of sanitizer using test strips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Check road conditions: Before embarking on your journey, verify the current road conditions to make informed travel decisions.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Deadline to apply for membership to guarantee voting eligibility for both rounds of the 77th Emmy competition and to secure member entry fee discount.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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After three straight years of Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes dominating the tournament, a new champion is almost guaranteed to emerge.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The White House confirmed that Trump's letter to Iran's leaders is seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Billboard confirmed this and has reached out to Gaga’s representatives for further comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Mar. 2025
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Cautious optimism grew earlier in the week as the twice-daily health updates affirmed that the pope was eating solid food, sitting up in his armchair, and even taking care of simple work tasks from the comfort of his hospital room.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lee is appealing his conviction for election-law violations in 2022, and if two appellate courts affirm it, he will be barred from public office for 10 years.—
Ian Bremmer,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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There was arguing between Sai and Steph about air signs, and chewing gum, and how long someone should be allowed to spend looking at the stars.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The American dream is unstoppable, and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed, and perhaps will never witness again.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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The American dream is unstoppable and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed and perhaps will never witness again.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Attest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attest. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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