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• past tense form of substantiate.
• past participle 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

“The suggestion that the bank has compromised its underwriting standards is false and not substantiated by the facts or the performance of the portfolio over time.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Writing for the majority, Roberts said that Cook deserved a chance to challenge her removal and rebut Trump's accusations, which would have to be further substantiated.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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