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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
we require more than simply your word to authenticate this story
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Recent Examples of authenticate
Diamandis was there to authenticate the text message thread that included the text messages that led to Proctor’s downfall.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The guitar’s serial number is not known, but there is a unique tell that will allow it to be authenticated, according to Agnesi; the inlay on its 12th fret is solid, not split like the others on the neck, which was standard for the ES-345 at the time.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Speed, Convenience and Efficiency: The ability to get immediate support without having to call a company, wait on hold, be authenticated, etc., is enough to get customers using AI.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
It was authenticated before being handed over to the Royals for safekeeping.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
The guitar’s serial number is not known, but there is a unique tell that will allow it to be authenticated, according to Agnesi; the inlay on its 12th fret is solid, not split like the others on the neck, which was standard for the ES-345 at the time.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Speed, Convenience and Efficiency: The ability to get immediate support without having to call a company, wait on hold, be authenticated, etc., is enough to get customers using AI.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticate
Verb
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The case changed legal precedent and was the inspiration for two new state laws, one of which requires judges to certify a verdict immediately.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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They are certified to national wildland firefighting standards.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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His accusation couldn’t be verified in public records.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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In today's threat landscape, verifying identities isn't enough.—
Chris Bowen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The deal included $90 million guaranteed and a $13.75 million signing bonus, according to the NFL Network.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Although named in the court documents, no person or company listed is guaranteed to be called to the witness stand if the case makes it to trial.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Trump also polled the members of Congress present about firing Powell and received a positive response, Reuters later confirmed.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Martinez's family confirmed his identity, according to reporting by ABC13.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Opening Minds Others are curating spaces that are culturally affirming and educational.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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The ruling comes as a national battle over LGBTQ+ rights heats up, with the nation's highest court upholding Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors in June.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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One shopper even attests to fitting up to seven days’ worth of clothes inside.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Even so, notary public Jessie Ruth Graham attested to a weight of 1,780 pounds, a girth of 103 inches, and a length of 13 feet 10.5 inches.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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“Authenticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authenticate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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