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as in verified
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 established
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 validated
Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
These findings were then validated through molecular experiments, cellular studies, and animal trials, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
The first round validated the importance of this metric.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His concerns were validated in Thursday’s loss.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of starting with a blank page and years of trial and error ahead, they're greeted with dozens of promising formulations, each one computationally validated.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For grid application, this means AI models need to be rigorously validated, ethically implemented and in full compliance with power grid governance standards.
—Elena Bou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The recent events in Syria have validated her views, according to a person close to her.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Once validated by The New York Times, few metropolitan film critics dared to opt out of the year-end chore.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
These findings were then validated through molecular experiments, cellular studies, and animal trials, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2024
The first round validated the importance of this metric.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Their testimony, supported by extensive documentation and corroborating witnesses, has now been validated through this comprehensive investigation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
His concerns were validated in Thursday’s loss.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of starting with a blank page and years of trial and error ahead, they're greeted with dozens of promising formulations, each one computationally validated.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For grid application, this means AI models need to be rigorously validated, ethically implemented and in full compliance with power grid governance standards.
—Elena Bou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The recent events in Syria have validated her views, according to a person close to her.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validated
Verb
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That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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It is well established that partisans of the winning side in a presidential election become more optimistic about the direction of the economy, and those of the losing side more pessimistic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In his first two defenses, Foreman established himself as a dominant champ with early finishes of José Roman and Ken Norton.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The confirmed death toll had reached 58 as of late Tuesday afternoon, Méndez said.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 44, Méndez said in the early afternoon.—
Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Failure to do so, Bush argued, would push talented researchers into private industry.—
Trysh Travis / Made by History,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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But hemp farmers have long argued that these regulations were excessive – and in 2018, Congress agreed.—
Katharine Neill Harris,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On Monday at 8:22 p.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gun owners must show a valid FOID card to receive a gun safe, the release noted.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Empirical evidence has demonstrated that when patients use price information their total payments are lower for common medical services.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Users and park supporters say the closures, both actual and potential, will likely reshape how people visit national parks this year, keeping more visitors closer to gateway towns and out of more remote areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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During the vote, Fraga said the resolution is giving direction for the city’s legal department and administration to enter into a letter of understanding with ICE, but not the actual memorandum of understanding.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Validated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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