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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
substantiated his claim to local mountaineering fame with a photo of himself on the summit of Mount McKinley
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
Mr. MacGregor couldn't substantiate that it was Peter, and not some other rabbit, in the cabbage patch
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
the artist's intense feelings are substantiated by his paintings' bold colors and broad brush strokes
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as in to establish
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
substantiate the need for a tuition increase with some concrete figures
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
Darwin spent the rest of his life gathering evidence to substantiate his theory of the origin of species
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Recent Examples of substantiate
But while city officials have been working with Moore on minor zoning issues, none of the allegations of abuse or neglect have been substantiated, Harkey said.
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Trump also has said the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Because Prestianni had covered his mouth during the exchange, UEFA was unable to gather sufficient evidence to substantiate Vinícius's claims, though Prestianni was nonetheless sanctioned for discriminatory conduct.
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Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Among the Cambodians to exploit the instability was Toek Tik, a once-impoverished former Khmer Rouge foot soldier whose confessions helped investigators substantiate some of their claims against Latchford.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Trump also has said the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.
—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Because Prestianni had covered his mouth during the exchange, UEFA was unable to gather sufficient evidence to substantiate Vinícius's claims, though Prestianni was nonetheless sanctioned for discriminatory conduct.
—
Olivia Shalhoup,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Among the Cambodians to exploit the instability was Toek Tik, a once-impoverished former Khmer Rouge foot soldier whose confessions helped investigators substantiate some of their claims against Latchford.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiate
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That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.
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In its conclusion, the report said forensic evidence did not prove Oliver died from inflicted trauma.
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Throughout June, The Times verified Ukrainian strikes on oil and gas storage facilities, compression stations and power plants.
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At the streaming giant’s request, both Kalshi and Polymarket have now removed Spotify’s logo from their markets and adjusted their language to avoid implying that Spotify had verified its chart results.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
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Lawyers on both sides have urged the high court to establish a clear right to a verbatim record in civil hearings.
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Last December, the city of Miami approved an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Damian Pardo establishing an overnight anchoring limitation area within portions of Biscayne Bay.
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But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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“Substantiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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