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verb

past tense of verify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of verified
Verb
While some alerts can be automatically verified and addressed with the right software, many still require manual investigation, including information gathering and thorough checks. Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 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 The post, verified by Variety, said that texts and documents obtained did not intend to smear the actress. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 This could not be independently verified, but a Ukrainian official with the country's security and defense council shared the clip, describing it as footage from Oryol. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 The authenticity and claims of the video, and the nature of the glowing orbs have not been independently verified. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Social media videos that were verified by NBC News showed Kelce walking outside the stadium and holding a case of beer, flanked by fans. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024 This video hasn't been independently verified. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market. Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verified
Adjective
  • Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
  • However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • His lawyers have argued that a president's immunity from criminal proceedings extends to the transition period — the time between the election and inauguration.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That effort was partially targeted at changing the makeup of the Legislature, which proponents argued does not represent the will of the public.
    Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In one case, a German citizen with a valid green card was reportedly held at Boston Logan International Airport and placed in a detention facility.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • If enough valid petition signatures are filed by Aug. 4, the recall election could take place sometime in January or early February 2026.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The hybrid, however, is a little more expensive and will likely appeal to a more established audience.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Further, several of Trump’s moves have raised alarms among established banks and exchanges that want crypto to move into the financial mainstream.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Tate’s ideology was everywhere, which is why Barker thinks part of the answer to the manosphere’s reach is highlighting how rhetoric can lead to actual violence.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The three actors deliver sharply subtle performances, from Laurie’s passive aggression to Jaclyn’s actual aggression and Kate’s dismay as the de facto mediator.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That was my first real relationship to the island and that culture.
    Nicholas Ducassi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The colonel in our show was inspired by a real person who wasn’t allowed to use force while protecting civilians.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Verified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verified. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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