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as in certifying
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 testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence
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as in confirming
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 attesting
In the weeks that followed, a detailed account of a different captive’s story was read every Shabbat, attesting to a lingering collective grief.
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Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Leo on Monday signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Leo, on Monday, signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Cook’s attorney argued to have his original $75,000 bail reduced by $50,000 during a dangerousness hearing Friday, using letters attesting to Cook’s character and community service in the region.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
At his clinic, the licensor, posing as a patient, received a vaccine card attesting to her vaccination without ever being offered a shot, prosecutors said.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
The current requirement includes attesting on the form, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is an American citizen.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 18 Nov. 2025
Black residents had to register with the county clerk within two years of arriving in Ohio, pay a fee of 12 1/2 cents, and obtain a court order attesting to their being free.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Leo on Monday signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Leo, on Monday, signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Cook’s attorney argued to have his original $75,000 bail reduced by $50,000 during a dangerousness hearing Friday, using letters attesting to Cook’s character and community service in the region.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
At his clinic, the licensor, posing as a patient, received a vaccine card attesting to her vaccination without ever being offered a shot, prosecutors said.
—Jessica Schreifels, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
The current requirement includes attesting on the form, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is an American citizen.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 18 Nov. 2025
Black residents had to register with the county clerk within two years of arriving in Ohio, pay a fee of 12 1/2 cents, and obtain a court order attesting to their being free.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attesting
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The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The federation’s guidelines aren’t oriented toward certifying an entire state.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The announcement led some to question whether Bondi’s ouster was in part an effort by the White House to keep her from testifying.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shideler is a regular guest on right-wing podcasts and cable-television programs, but this was his first time testifying as an expert in court.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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More recently, in a case from Tennessee, the Supreme Court ruled last year that states can ban gender affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone treatments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s missing is a full-day, clinically robust, age-affirming program for older adults with mental health conditions, embedded within a continuum of care.—
Crystal Hudson,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has been verifying citizenship as part of bringing state drivers into compliance with federal REAL ID requirements.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the order expected to be fought in the court system, Winfrey says her team's focus is to ensure that each Detroiter's voice is heard and properly counted by using affidavits verifying each voter and extending early voting hours for access.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Senate, by that time, had already left Washington, guaranteeing an extended shutdown.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jackson reportedly became involved in the brawl after witnessing his friend being attacked.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski connected the crowd calling for Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect, to set a murderer free instead of Jesus with today’s climate, where people are witnessing horrific acts and not always speaking up.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Land Rover has now taken a high-profile step in authenticating the Defender’s pedigree at the most grueling, and prestigious, off-road race venue on the planet.—
Karl Brauer,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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Two days earlier, Bonds had marked the jersey with the company’s proprietary invisible ink, authenticating that Goedert would wear it on that particular December day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Attesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attesting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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