1
as in verifying
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 establishing
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 validating
Some parents are neurotic about validating their kids’ emotions or guarding their individuality; others fixate on maximizing their career potential.
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Staying competitive means building something with long-term value, validating ideas and being ready to pivot whenever necessary.
—Maksim Strok, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The satisfaction of landing our first enterprise client, watching our interns grow into confident professionals and validating our approach with each success.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Parents can and should implement consequences and positive discipline, while validating your child’s emotions in a moment of conflict.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
This was the process that Brendan and Anis followed, validating ideas with minimal risk in order to scale the ones with real value.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s something very validating about going through a struggle to get to the top somewhere and look down.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
This means validating every piece of data, code and model, ensuring that all elements within the supply chain are authenticated and verified.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Companies can avoid this by engaging stakeholders early, clearly documenting requirements and validating them regularly, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Staying competitive means building something with long-term value, validating ideas and being ready to pivot whenever necessary.
—Maksim Strok, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The satisfaction of landing our first enterprise client, watching our interns grow into confident professionals and validating our approach with each success.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Parents can and should implement consequences and positive discipline, while validating your child’s emotions in a moment of conflict.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
This was the process that Brendan and Anis followed, validating ideas with minimal risk in order to scale the ones with real value.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s something very validating about going through a struggle to get to the top somewhere and look down.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
This means validating every piece of data, code and model, ensuring that all elements within the supply chain are authenticated and verified.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Companies can avoid this by engaging stakeholders early, clearly documenting requirements and validating them regularly, and maintaining effective communication throughout the project.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validating
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Getting a transcript from the IRS is a useful way to double check your information, and verifying how much you were actually paid by whoever issued you the form is important too.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The easiest way to find out if your local Planet Fitness will be open is by searching for your location and verifying the hours posted here.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Aldis made the announcement ahead of the show, confirming the adjustment to tonight's match lineup.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The team released a statement on Thursday confirming that Matthew Tenedorio, a member of the arena’s ASM Global video production team, was one of the people killed in the attack.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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This year's top entrepreneurs are proving that innovation isn't just about big ideas, but about practical approaches that make a genuine difference.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Barcelona show, featuring the full WWE roster, is one of several international dates, demonstrating WWE's commitment to performing for audiences worldwide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Offering tailored solutions and demonstrating dedication creates strong partnerships that make a lasting impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Validating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validating. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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