as in proofs
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 validations
The plan to significantly expand on-site validations comes as federal officials threaten to cut off Medicaid funding amid accusations of significant, widespread fraud in programs administered by the agency.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Until field-trial data and third-party validations appear, that question is open.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
In these quicksand environments, people become overly dependent on external validations, fearing the unknown and lacking the right skills to move forward.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Pantone color validations also means that the skin tones of onscreen characters should be more natural and lifelike.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
The team, which is working with a local virology lab, aims to begin clinical validations within the next six months.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2020
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Until field-trial data and third-party validations appear, that question is open.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
In these quicksand environments, people become overly dependent on external validations, fearing the unknown and lacking the right skills to move forward.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Pantone color validations also means that the skin tones of onscreen characters should be more natural and lifelike.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
The team, which is working with a local virology lab, aims to begin clinical validations within the next six months.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validations
Noun
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In the United States, both proofs are already required.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the three proofs won't necessarily be sold as a set, this release does not follow typical state allocation practices, and the brand emphasized that all three batches will be equally represented across 36 markets nationwide, giving consumers the opportunity to experience the trio.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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After two years of research, an art historian believes that the designs on glass Roman cage cups are testaments to the skill and collaborative efforts required to craft some of the empire’s most renowned pieces of glasswork.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The defendants are also prohibited from making misleading representations related to earnings claims, testimonials, and the use of artificial intelligence.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Relentless, a documentary portrait of Warren featuring testimonials from Cher, Common, Jennifer Hudson, and more.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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And even now, four years after juries across two states confirmed the testimonies from survivors by finding Kelly guilty on a range of heinous charges, Kelly’s presence looms over his hometown.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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The trial went on for months, and included some new testimonies, including that of O'Keefe's mother, Peggy.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ministers from Guinea, Kenya, and Zambia are also on the guest list, according to people familiar with the plans, with more confirmations expected in the coming days.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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If enacted, the new law would require all companies to receive explicit opt-in confirmations from customers before charging them full price after the end of a free or discount-rate trial.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Validations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validations. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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