1
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
substantiated his claim to local mountaineering fame with a photo of himself on the summit of Mount McKinley
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2
as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
Mr. MacGregor couldn't substantiate that it was Peter, and not some other rabbit, in the cabbage patch
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the artist's intense feelings are substantiated by his paintings' bold colors and broad brush strokes
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as in to establish
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
substantiate the need for a tuition increase with some concrete figures
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
Darwin spent the rest of his life gathering evidence to substantiate his theory of the origin of species
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Recent Examples of substantiate
The Herald spoke to 16 buyers — many did not want their names published, fearing retaliation by Cox — and examined lawsuits, mortgages, purchase agreements, property records and Miami building department reports, which substantiated buyers’ chorus of complaints.
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Some allegations in the investigation were not substantiated, the report said.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Israel claims to have killed over 17,000 Hamas fighters but has not provided evidence to substantiate the figure.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
One possible theory that has neither been substantiated nor ruled out as of Monday, according to officials, is the involvement of transmission lines or electric facilities in inciting any of the LA County fires.
—Megan Christie, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Some allegations in the investigation were not substantiated, the report said.
—Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Israel claims to have killed over 17,000 Hamas fighters but has not provided evidence to substantiate the figure.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
One possible theory that has neither been substantiated nor ruled out as of Monday, according to officials, is the involvement of transmission lines or electric facilities in inciting any of the LA County fires.
—Megan Christie, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiate
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The screen has also proved useful for the goalkeepers playing behind Flick’s radical high line.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ciara On The Cover: Ciara is Evolution Personified Ciara had already proven herself a musical powerhouse when her second album, The Evolution, was released in 2006.—
Kindred Editors,
Parents,
12 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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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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So how can an airport embody a concept like mindfulness?—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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No visit to Seoul is complete without diving into its culinary culture, and nothing embodies Korean cuisine more than kimchi.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Every year, through presidential determination, the president in consultation with Congress establishes refugee admissions levels.—
Tazreena Sajjad,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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This synergy between a platform and its applications generated powerful network effects and established a high barrier to entry for competitors.—
Yi Shi,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Doctor Reveals Shocking Responses When People Find Out Husband's Profession Looking back, the experience has only reinforced what Jackson believes about love and fate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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If employees fear looking uninformed or worry that questioning leadership will lead to trouble, their brains shift into play it safe mode, blocking curiosity and reinforcing silos.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mayfield demonstrated an early precocity for music without any formal training.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 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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The White House confirmed that Trump's letter to Iran's leaders is seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, Hamas expressed support for Egypt’s plan, with spokespersons welcoming the initiative and calling for the full allocation of resources to ensure its success.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Substantiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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