revalidating

verb

present participle of revalidate
as in validating

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  1. validating
  2. sanctioning
  3. legitimizing
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  • Ian Papautsky, a microfluidics researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, says that Theranos’s public downfall and time in the spotlight create a strong case for validating scientific findings.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Despite these risks, organizations are rapidly funding AI initiatives before validating the data those initiatives depend on.
    — Mark van Berkel, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of validating
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  • The University Interscholastic League is one step closer to sanctioning girls high school flag football in Texas.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to sanctioning Brito and Epstein, Williams also ordered a copy of her order to be sent to the New York State Bar Association, of which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a member.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctioning
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  • Moreover, its lead in many technologies meant that the United States had much more to lose than to gain by legitimizing commercial spying.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of legitimizing
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“Revalidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revalidating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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