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
Amaya came out on a podcast yesterday validating our relationship.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The findings, according to the researchers, validate long-standing concerns voiced by community members.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
By using wearable tech, this study helped validate what many women have been saying for years—that something real is happening, even when standard tests come back normal.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 July 2025
The experience was unifying, validating, and empowering.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The findings, according to the researchers, validate long-standing concerns voiced by community members.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
By using wearable tech, this study helped validate what many women have been saying for years—that something real is happening, even when standard tests come back normal.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 July 2025
The experience was unifying, validating, and empowering.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
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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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In today's threat landscape, verifying identities isn't enough.—
Chris Bowen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This is what has proven to be the most strategic approach in my own life.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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India’s Prime Day 2025 lineup, scheduled July 12-14, proved to be popular with Prime Video members globally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 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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As of writing, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have not officially confirmed a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Set your mower blade height at 3 inches and establish a mowing schedule that removes only about one-third of the grass blades each session.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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