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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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
Marmor praised the mother's response, which involved validating Annie's feelings and giving her the option to leave, as a textbook example of supportive parenting.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This approach flirts with sketch comedy stretched beyond its natural limits, but is fully validated in the form of Poorna Jagannathan’s Auntie Lucky, the Dars’ doting family friend who turns out to be a cold-blooded queenpin.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
To ensure that the information is both transparent and trustworthy, human reviewers will validate each model card submission.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But this demo only validated part of the technology required for space debris removal.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
This approach flirts with sketch comedy stretched beyond its natural limits, but is fully validated in the form of Poorna Jagannathan’s Auntie Lucky, the Dars’ doting family friend who turns out to be a cold-blooded queenpin.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
To ensure that the information is both transparent and trustworthy, human reviewers will validate each model card submission.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But this demo only validated part of the technology required for space debris removal.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for validate
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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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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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The bar for demonstrating a product’s value isn’t just about showing efficacy; companies must prove that new therapies offer meaningful advantages over existing options, including the standard of care.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes,
12 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.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, scaling too quickly or expanding into the wrong areas can risk alienating the niche market that helped establish your business in the first place.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Validate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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