as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series
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Recent Examples of attestation
Early work on agent attestation and verifiable execution shows where this is going.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process.
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John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
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Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process.
—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
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Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
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There are nearly eight million open jobs in the United States—a testament to entrepreneurship and business dynamism.
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That achievement is a testament to the coach’s skill and longevity.
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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