verify
verb (used with object)
to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate.
verifying
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present participleof verify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“There’s something to be said about the staff work, and verifying before we do something like that publicly,” Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst told Raw Story.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
But verifying AI agreements may prove harder than verifying arms-control agreements.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
AFP is among the fact-checking organizations that participate in Meta's program in Latin America and elsewhere, verifying information in 26 languages.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Kalshi said it is looking to broaden its fast-growing weather-predictions markets with meteorological know-how from the Weather Co., which is now verifying outcomes on climate trades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A man with a clipboard made final inspections, independently verifying the measurements, then approved it for use.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
