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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story
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Recent Examples of authenticate
The bottle itself has been authenticated by David Maister.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Diamandis was there to authenticate the text message thread that included the text messages that led to Proctor’s downfall.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The guitar’s serial number is not known, but there is a unique tell that will allow it to be authenticated, according to Agnesi; the inlay on its 12th fret is solid, not split like the others on the neck, which was standard for the ES-345 at the time.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 June 2025
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Diamandis was there to authenticate the text message thread that included the text messages that led to Proctor’s downfall.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The guitar’s serial number is not known, but there is a unique tell that will allow it to be authenticated, according to Agnesi; the inlay on its 12th fret is solid, not split like the others on the neck, which was standard for the ES-345 at the time.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticate
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Is the clinic internationally accredited or certified?—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Benefits of being certified include verification of GHG emissions and carbon sequestration claims, data analytics, benchmarking and advisory services, and use of the Regenagri trust mark for public claims.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 July 2025
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His accusation couldn’t be verified in public records.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement emphasizing the importance of verifying contact information, including phone numbers and websites, before making any donations, warning that scam artists are using sophisticated methods to manipulate caller ID and other identifying details.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The deal included $90 million guaranteed and a $13.75 million signing bonus, according to the NFL Network.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Although named in the court documents, no person or company listed is guaranteed to be called to the witness stand if the case makes it to trial.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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Trump also polled the members of Congress present about firing Powell and received a positive response, Reuters later confirmed.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Martinez's family confirmed his identity, according to reporting by ABC13.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In the interview, Snyder affirmed the company’s plans to pull out of its Irvine headquarters and relocate to Baldwin Park, which were announced last winter.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Any report from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank or investment banks like Goldman Sachs will attest to that.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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As renters in expensive cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco can attest, rent control hasn’t kept their cities particularly affordable.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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“Authenticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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