circumstantiate

verb

Definition of circumstantiatenext
as in to prove

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstantiate
  1. prove
  2. establish
  3. corroborate
  4. document
  5. validate
  6. demonstrate
  7. identify
  8. record
Verb
  • Whatever equation proves free trade also necessarily proves zero rates in other tax domains, first and foremost the domain of income.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Over the span of thousands of years, tasty fruit has proven to be a good way to help with seed dispersal in the environment.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.
    Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of establish
Verb
  • However, several of the women had used only their first names or pseudonyms to protect their identities, and a major news organization had yet to corroborate the full extent of the reporting — until now.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
  • His statements were seemingly corroborated in 2023 when the lawyers who defended him in the Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic cases asked the court for permission to quit because Lindell had not paid them.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of corroborate
Verb
  • The Columbia Pictures film, Saturday Night, documenting the American sketch show’s first broadcast arrived in October.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Students in the course must experiment with chatbots and document their prompts while generating a 1,000-word essay proposing a change to Trinity’s campus or curriculum that’s written entirely by AI.
    Brad Tuttle, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of document
Verb
  • Both Porter and Hendrix suggest validating their feelings.
    Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Leveraging Word-of-Mouth Advocacy: Cultivate relationships with credible advocates who can validate your brand authentically within niche communities.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of validate
Verb
  • Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.
    Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Of the 16 total deaths in both fires, the only victim identified by officials was Victor Shaw, 66, who died Wednesday protecting his home in Altadena.
    Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of identify
Verb
  • Top 10 Center Fielders In 2024, only eight pitchers recorded 30 saves — the fewest in a 162-game season since 1988.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The last time the city recorded over a tenth of an inch of rainfall was last May, according to the Los Angeles Times, contributing to drought.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of record
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