fact-check

verb

ˈfak(t)-ˌchek

fact-checked; fact-checking; fact-checks

Synonyms of fact-check next

transitive verb

: to verify the factual accuracy of

fact-check the article before publication

fact-checker

ˈfak(t)-ˌche-kər

noun

Examples of fact-check in a Sentence

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Our fact-check sources Nihal Saad, Dec. 19, Email exchange with USA TODAY United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, Nov. 27, Cascais Declaration on the Tenth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Thank you for supporting our journalism. —

Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 President-elect Trump has frequently criticized Cavuto for fact-checking him on a wide range of topics, most notably during the 2024 presidential election. —

Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024 Fox News' Neil Cavuto Was in the ICU with COVID Due to His 'Very Compromised Immune System' Trump has frequently clashed with Cavuto for fact-checking him on a wide range of topics throughout the years, most recently during the 2024 presidential election. —

Gil MacIas, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Cavuto also fact-checked Trump in the middle of a campaign rally. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fact-check