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• past participle of substantiate.
• past tense form of substantiate.

substantiated

American  

[suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. established by proof or competent evidence.

   A single substantiated case of abuse involving our personnel is one case too many.

2. made tangible or concrete.

   According to the Apostle Paul, Christ is the substantiated ideal of the spiritual man.

3. affirmed as being solid or substantial rather than slight or flimsy; given substance.

   The two actors have tons of chemistry—not the touchy-feely, gee-we're-in-love type, but a more substantiated relationship that comes from within.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of substantiate.

Etymology

Origin of substantiated

substantiate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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substantiated

"No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me," Miller said in a video posted Sunday, insisting he would remain in the race and win.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

It said the claims had been investigated by authorities in several jurisdictions which, according to BGC, had not substantiated the allegations.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

The carmaker expects stronger revenue growth in the Middle East/Africa and Europe than consensus, with the outlook for Europe in particular needing to be substantiated, Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

Evidence Against Her or Suspicious Circumstances: Story of man in her compartment is substantiated by the evidence of Hardman and that of the woman Schmidt.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

Related Words

• accepted
• approved
• closed
• concluded
• confirmed
• endorsed
• identified