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as in confirms
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
a witness independently validated the policeman's version of events
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as in proves
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the booming economy in and of itself validated the soundness of the government's economic policies
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Recent Examples of validates
Kennedy's nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
This method continuously validates multiple risk signals—like typing patterns, mouse movements and application usage—helping to flag unusual access.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This phrase validates your child’s emotions while setting boundaries around behavior.
—Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the formation of higher highs and higher lows further validates this behavior.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
This response not only acknowledges their words but validates their emotions, showing that their experiences matter to you.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This not only validates your customers' feelings but also helps new consumers see themselves in your brand's narrative.
—Jim Longo, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The victory validates his bare-knuckle approach to politics.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
This method continuously validates multiple risk signals—like typing patterns, mouse movements and application usage—helping to flag unusual access.
—Amarandhar Kotha, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This phrase validates your child’s emotions while setting boundaries around behavior.
—Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the formation of higher highs and higher lows further validates this behavior.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
This response not only acknowledges their words but validates their emotions, showing that their experiences matter to you.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This not only validates your customers' feelings but also helps new consumers see themselves in your brand's narrative.
—Jim Longo, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The victory validates his bare-knuckle approach to politics.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validates
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Study after study confirms that the number 1 reason consumers prefer to purchase foods and beverages is taste.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Carmichael’s relationship with the camera proves even slipperier—but there’s no denying his main-character syndrome is more than justified.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact there is countless evidence that proves that employers value workers who demonstrate these competencies in their everyday work, especially for companies who are focused on driving innovation and change.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Deals with the top two biggest pay-TV operators establishes a good baseline for a spate of other renewals into 2025.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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This agency is also the one that manages detention facilities and establishes collaborations with local governments.Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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White argues that the crypto industry has become a re-creation of much of what its original ideology claimed to despise.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital division, argues that’s the wrong way for founders to think about design.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Validates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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