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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The FAI governing body, holding its 120th general conference in Lausanne from Wednesday to Friday, validated the record attempt after verifying the flight data.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said authorities are "verifying the facts" and will "respond appropriately" thereafter.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“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
Records attesting to his death were pullulating like insect eggs and verifying each other beyond all contendon.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
