vouch for

verb

vouched for; vouching for; vouches for
Synonyms of vouch fornext
: to say that (someone or something) is honest, true, or good
I can vouch for the authenticity of the document.
We'll vouch for him. He's a good guy.

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Here’s how the current sleepmaxxing craze breaks down, which pieces have real science behind them and which ones your wearable data probably won’t vouch for. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Proof-of-human technology, which can let a person vouch for the AI agents acting on their behalf, could keep bad bots off of websites without forcing platforms to block all of them. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Sharing letters of recommendation from someone who knows and is willing to vouch for a candidate and their work can make all the difference, particularly in a competitive job market and especially for less experienced workers. — Christina Wyman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Other polo enthusiasts, not linked to PLYRS Polo Club, can vouch for the necessity of finding good land to operate a successful polo club. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vouch for

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“Vouch for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vouch%20for. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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