fact-checking

present participle of fact-check

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact-checking
Verb
  • Organizing an exhibition is more like editing an anthology than writing a novel.
    Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • American scientists weren't done revising our entire picture of the cosmos, however.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models.
    Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • Call it a Sporty Spice revival—fashion insiders are reworking them into a key seasonal staple.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The populace can only deduce that either Putin is responsible or the elites around him are insulating him from realizing and rectifying the situation.
    Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.
    Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Over the past several months, startups have stepped in to supply that demand by collecting and annotating videos from thousands of contract workers around the world.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kelce's vows were equally long, bringing the vow reading alone to well over half an hour.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Keep reading to find out what makes this outdoor kitchen worthy of adding to your space.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • For decades, beauty has focused on correcting the visible effects of stress.
    Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • First is fixing Nissan’s cost structure, reducing its manufacturing footprint and revamping its supply chain.
    Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Jacoby estimated that the cost of revamping a single plant is in the range of $15 million, while hundreds of millions of dollars would be needed for large-scale industrial expansion.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 June 2026
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“Fact-checking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact-checking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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