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as in exonerated
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
vowed that the evidence would completely vindicate him
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as in confirmed
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
recent discoveries have generally vindicated the physicist's theories
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as in acquitted
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Recent Examples of vindicated
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics warn that this has undermined the Fed's long-standing political independence, but recent payroll revisions may have somewhat vindicated the push.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Now, the Journal has been vindicated in the eyes of all but the most fervent Trump loyalists.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, Judge Burroughs gave Harvard a win that vindicated broad principles at stake for universities and the rule of law.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Deafening screams vindicated my decision to bugle again and all resumed as before, save that the chorus was even more intense.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
In a statement, Acme Fill attorney Tom Bruen said the company disagrees strongly with the district’s stance and remains confident it will be vindicated.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This vindicated the Big Bang model, entrenching it as the scientific origin of our Universe.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Critics warn that this has undermined the Fed's long-standing political independence, but recent payroll revisions may have somewhat vindicated the push.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Now, the Journal has been vindicated in the eyes of all but the most fervent Trump loyalists.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, Judge Burroughs gave Harvard a win that vindicated broad principles at stake for universities and the rule of law.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Deafening screams vindicated my decision to bugle again and all resumed as before, save that the chorus was even more intense.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
In a statement, Acme Fill attorney Tom Bruen said the company disagrees strongly with the district’s stance and remains confident it will be vindicated.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vindicated
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Paxton was ultimately acquitted in the Senate.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Bundys and five others were acquitted of all charges after jurors said prosecutors failed to prove their intent.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Information was obtained from sources believed to be reliable but was not verified for accuracy.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Star-Telegram reached out to Texas A&M, and the university verified the video’s authenticity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The county argued the action didn't violate First Amendment rights because the books were still available to all library users — a point Lesko, Brophy McGee and Stewart stressed for Maricopa County's action.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The civil rights counts against Buck Aldridge are not related to the fatal shooting of the exonerated man, Leonard Cure, whom Aldridge killed during a struggle after a traffic stop in 2023.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Vindicated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vindicated. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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