1
as in to acquit
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
vowed that the evidence would completely vindicate him
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2
as in to confirm
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
recent discoveries have generally vindicated the physicist's theories
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Recent Examples of vindicate
Smollett was detained for six days but was later vindicated by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2024, citing a previous agreement with Kim Foxx, the Cook County state attorney.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The district court has the power to vindicate the statutory scheme and remedy the unlawful attempt to remove the Commissioners.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In standing up for their constitutional rights, these firms vindicate the rule of law for everyone.
—Kenneth Obel, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Three years into the war in Ukraine, Moscow’s strategy to pursue a war of attrition and wait for Western unity to crack appears to be vindicated.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 May 2025
The district court has the power to vindicate the statutory scheme and remedy the unlawful attempt to remove the Commissioners.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
In standing up for their constitutional rights, these firms vindicate the rule of law for everyone.
—Kenneth Obel, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Three years into the war in Ukraine, Moscow’s strategy to pursue a war of attrition and wait for Western unity to crack appears to be vindicated.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vindicate
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The men were acquitted of murder charges, and only two were convicted of lesser offenses, according to the coalition.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Seven men and one woman were found guilty at the conclusion of the trial, according to The New York Times; one defendant was acquitted while another was found guilty but cleared of involvement in the robbery.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Lily Wang, a product manager for the brand, confirmed that the home can also include solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Who verified the authenticity of such serious accusations?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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In a recent interview with The Bee, Weber criticized new efforts — including from members of her own party — to speed up California’s vote count, arguing elections officials already prioritize security and voter access.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The moderates advocated for an increase to the SALT cap, currently set at $10,000, but argued that the $30,000 cap outlined in the package remained too low.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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“Vindicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vindicate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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