as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
Your restlessness could tempt you to overindulge, overspend or seek validation, so check in with yourself first and foremost.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Our history is not just a source of validation but also one of obligation.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Through hard conversations, uncertainty, service and the choice to love beyond ego, founders become less dependent on external validation and more anchored in purpose.
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Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Bates held one of the Germans prisoner after the incident; the latter was released only after negotiations with a West German diplomat, a sequence of events that Bates considered further validation of Sealand’s sovereignty.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for validation
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Our history is not just a source of validation but also one of obligation.
—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Through hard conversations, uncertainty, service and the choice to love beyond ego, founders become less dependent on external validation and more anchored in purpose.
—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Bates held one of the Germans prisoner after the incident; the latter was released only after negotiations with a West German diplomat, a sequence of events that Bates considered further validation of Sealand’s sovereignty.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for validation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validation
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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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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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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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The Senate attempted to fast-track Clayton’s bid, scheduling a confirmation hearing for June 17.
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On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share.
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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