testify (to)

Definition of testify (to)next
as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Verb
  • Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
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  • If a simple majority of the workers vote to unionize, the union is then certified.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The logistics industry has adapted accordingly, finding new software to certify driver’s licenses and paperwork, as well as using generative AI to track cargo.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may ban trans athletes from girls and women’s teams, affirming policies in 27 states.
    Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 3 July 2026
  • The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Anyone who goes through the churn of a major league season can attest to the emotional, mental and physical ups and downs that end up seeming normal.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • The ruling upholds Illinois law, which allows mail-in ballots postmarked — or personally attested to — by Election Day to be counted up to two weeks afterward.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Facing long odds, Sydney commits to leading without reproducing the toxicity she’s witnessed from Carmy.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026
  • The friends also set up a webcam to capture the moment, and family and friends were able to tune in to witness Fromer kneeling down on one knee and presenting Burger with a sparkling ring.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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