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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And the company knew that “ordinary consumers” had no way of verifying that Facebook was telling the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
But the letters included allegations alone, no evidence or data verifying DHS’s claims, which Weber said she flagged and asked to see, to no avail.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said authorities are "verifying the facts" and will "respond appropriately" thereafter.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 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
“Just verifying something,” I say, annoyed I can’t even have this moment to myself.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
