ATTESTING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

attesting

verb

present participle of attest

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 Donut has, however, posted a series of YouTube clips and test results attesting to various aspects of its batteries. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 The notable exception is the always effective Lena Olin, whose brief turn as a concentration camp survivor attesting to Hermine’s true sadistic nature packs a quiet charge. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The board's disagreement over the signature review came down, in part, to a partisan split over accepting late-arriving affidavits from voters attesting that the signatures rejected by elections staff were valid. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 As a bonus, the tote has stellar reviews attesting to its functionality and design. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Ahead of the meeting, the FDA received more than 1,900 public comments, including from doctors and patients attesting to the benefits of peptides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Cadman pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy against rights and attesting to a false tax return and is awaiting sentencing. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The secretary’s role also includes keeping the state seal and attesting to the governor’s signature on state documents. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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These officials can oversee voter registration, issue guidance to local election administrators, supervise election procedures and, in many states, participate in certifying results.

— Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
However, the district is responsible for certifying drivers who transport students to its schools.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifying

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Shea’s tampering was first revealed publicly during a 2024 trial for a 2010 murder and rape, when public defender Michael Kabakoff asked a testifying DNA expert about the issues.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
State Police detective Nicholas Guarino reviews cellular phone logs while testifying during the Karen Read trial at Norfolk Superior Court, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Dedham, Mass.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of testifying

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Meanwhile, Calvin Klein said Thursday the brand and Leoni will part ways at the end of her current contract, confirming speculation that had been circulating in the market.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
After confirming that the line from Exeter that ran through the village of Starcross didn’t open until the end of May, 1846, Cade and his team turned to the schedule for additional clues.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of confirming

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The Academy of Pediatrics says decisions about gender affirming care should be made by patients and physicians, not government mandates.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni told reporters days later that Greece would not accept a deal affirming the United Kingdom’s ownership claim.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of affirming

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Some countries, such as Australia, require the platforms themselves to develop ways of verifying a user’s age.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
For Synopsys, a company that develops software for designing and verifying semiconductors, CFO Shelagh Glaser said the cost side got real fast.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of verifying

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An estate planning attorney can speak about protecting a family’s future without guaranteeing probate avoidance or asset protection.

— Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Others dodge moving objects without mathematically guaranteeing that a collision won’t happen.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026

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