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to declare (something) to be true or genuine
the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany
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to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
I'll attest that she was at the party
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Recent Examples of attested
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That ability to connect was part of West’s magic, as attested to by the string of NBA legends who pay tribute to him in the documentary, including Lakers such as Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pat Riley and O’Neal, along with Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As Ginsburg’s note attested, Senate confirmation hearings strike terror in cosseted jurists.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The association of punch with an Indian origin is attested to in English as early as the 17th century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
During that hearing, Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird attested that Goodman should be impeached, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
An orthopedic surgeon attested to the court the woman was hospitalized after the incident and later underwent a spinal procedure.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
That ability to connect was part of West’s magic, as attested to by the string of NBA legends who pay tribute to him in the documentary, including Lakers such as Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Pat Riley and O’Neal, along with Steph Curry and Michael Jordan.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
As Ginsburg’s note attested, Senate confirmation hearings strike terror in cosseted jurists.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The association of punch with an Indian origin is attested to in English as early as the 17th century.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
During that hearing, Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird attested that Goodman should be impeached, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
An orthopedic surgeon attested to the court the woman was hospitalized after the incident and later underwent a spinal procedure.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attested
Verb
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Fritz affirmed Horner is capable of knowing right from wrong.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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His sentence was most recently affirmed in 1998.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner testified in court Wednesday about her son’s troubled childhood and her own struggles with addiction.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These mattresses are also GREENGUARD Gold certified, indicating compliance with strict indoor air‑quality standards.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This retro-appeal smart thermostat is Matter certified for smart home integration and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine did not comment on the attack, and the claim could not be independently verified by the Associated Press.—
Elise Morton,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Almost everybody is significantly mispriced in credit, or over-verified in credit.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, software stocks are getting hammered as coding tools from Anthropic and others threaten to disrupt established companies.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The top 14 fillies on the leaderboard are guaranteed a spot in the starting gate, with three horses added as also-eligibles in case anyone in the main field scratches.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That total, which is fully guaranteed, will count in its entirety against the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Attested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attested. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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