1
as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
a witness independently validated the policeman's version of events
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2
as in to prove
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the booming economy in and of itself validated the soundness of the government's economic policies
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Recent Examples of validate
If things go according to plan, the reactor will validate Thea's design and be a fuel source for the rest of the industry.
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ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Fiber identification technology can validate whether products—including yarns, textiles and finished goods—have genuine Lenzing fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Mothers who had kids in quick succession, like her, validated why their experience was challenging.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validate
ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
Fiber identification technology can validate whether products—including yarns, textiles and finished goods—have genuine Lenzing fibers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Whereas empathy can lead to emotional entanglement that can distort decision-making, compassionate objectivity acknowledges and validates emotions without being overtaken by them.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Mothers who had kids in quick succession, like her, validated why their experience was challenging.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for validate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
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But now, the SSA is changing that policy, which a White House official told CBS MoneyWatch is due to the rollout of anti-fraud software that will be able to identify anomalies and flag potential fraud when people verify their identities over the phones.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Applicants must personally provide, at minimum, documents that verify their full legal names, birthdays, Social Security numbers, legal residence and lawful status.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hiltz dropped a personal best in the 800-meter yesterday, proving to be one of the favorites to earn the large prize.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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That has already been proven with Franklin D. Roosevelt.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Production on new episodes began in January, with Elordi, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney among the other cast members confirmed to return.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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He was pronounced dead by a physician at 6:05 p.m., the South Carolina Department of Corrections confirmed to CBS News.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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With the rules well established by the club surrounding ownership of Augusta National’s rye green blazers, there’s little chance a Masters green jacket will permanently leave the golf course grounds ever again.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Sox are off to another losing streak, Portillo’s is giving breakfast a try and Indiana is looking to attract the Chicago Bears to the state, with the Senate passing a bill to establish a professional sports development fund.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Boebert's remarks and Houlahan's motion in response demonstrate the bitterness between and in Congress following a presidential election in which both parties' candidates accused their rival of being a .—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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About 3,000 protesters demonstrated Khalil's detention in Lower Manhattan on Monday afternoon, police said.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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