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as in proves
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 confirms
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 embodies
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 establishes
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 reinforces
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 Synonyms for substantiates
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Kelly Dever is that rarest of exceptions that proves the rule.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Her strained relationship with her mother has little nuance, and the unsatisfying, abrupt ending that leaves the two still at odds proves curiously sour for an otherwise gentle movie.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bottom Line for IT Leaders The acquisition validates the developer productivity insights market and confirms the maturation of these tools from niche analytics platforms to essential enterprise infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The photograph confirms a range extension into the eastern Himalayas after records in India, Bhutan and eastern Nepal, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Truly, Cola is a strong little girl who embodies resilience and adaptability.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show never establishes any real parameters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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State law already establishes a minimum age of 16 for riding Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach higher maximum speeds.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research reinforces this insight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That distinction keeps you compliant and reinforces trust with fans.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their growing role in channeling demand for Treasuries demonstrates how code, markets, and regulation are converging to create an undeniable new form of fiscal infrastructure that may prolong America’s place in the global financial system.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The poll found a majority or plurality of voters believe that Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people—four categories where her numbers are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The trustee will complete the claim, presenting the tickets and documents to the Ohio Lottery Commission, which then verifies the ticket and the trust before issuing the prize money directly to the trust, LegalClarity notes.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the selections come after months, if not years, of testing that verifies that these deep pocket sheet sets have earned a permanent spot in our linen closets.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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And yet when an athlete expresses that same sentiment, nobody bats an eyelash.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The conversation gets heated as Vince expresses regret for putting Lauren up in the first place.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Substantiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiates. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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