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as in to certify
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
I'll attest that she was at the party
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Recent Examples of attest
Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Brickell Run Club can attest to the heat island effect.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Those of us still battling it out in the print-journalism trenches can attest that there’s no shortage of ironic laughs to wring, as well, out of a fourth estate that’s in decline just when America needs it most.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Brickell Run Club can attest to the heat island effect.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Those of us still battling it out in the print-journalism trenches can attest that there’s no shortage of ironic laughs to wring, as well, out of a fourth estate that’s in decline just when America needs it most.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attest
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According to reports, Lee will officially be sworn into office after the election results have been certified.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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One thing to remember is that farmers pay money to become certified, so consumers may have to pay more to support farmers adopting sustainable practices.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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During her direct examination, Dever testified that Cox called her into his office and that the commissioner told her the department would support her and to tell the truth.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The defense attorney, however, called back to the witness stand West Sacramento Police Detective Ricardo Ramirez to testify about what Miramontes told him during a June 26 interview at the Sheriff’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, a law enforcement source later told The New York Times that the findings, from a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms report, had not been verified by the agency’s analysts and could have been misinterpreted.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If verified, some researchers suggest this respite also could be a glimpse of future hurricane seasons, with the historic early-to-mid-September peak pushed back on the calendar.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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The business group also emphasized that the licenses still do not guarantee steady access to the rare earths, increasing uncertainty for businesses.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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For instance, New York State’s order allows pharmacists to administer COVID vaccines at no cost; New Jersey’s cannot guarantee coverage by all insurance plans.—
Jaimie Seaton,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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Senate Republicans typically confirm nominees based on the White House’s priority levels.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This amounts to something of a mainstreaming of accessibility by moving it out of its silo and affirming it as a critical aspect of the customer journey.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The pair had two phone calls in August, in which Modi affirmed his commitment to their partnership.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Penske’s complaint argues that practice isn’t a fair exchange and has caused significant financial harm, with the company’s affiliate revenue falling by more than a third (as a result of Google’s AI Overviews co-opting traffic that might have otherwise gone to Penske outlets).—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even those who arrived later, who hadn’t witnessed the tipping of the balance, couldn’t stop talking about it.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Ron del Barrilito Hacienda Santa Ana To visit Hacienda Santa Ana is to witness firsthand how Ron del Barrilito has married past and present so seamlessly.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Attest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attest. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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