as in testifies (to)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a scientist who can vouch for the accuracy of the results
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This is a match that usually guarantees drama, considering the fixture has produced 40 goals in the past 10 encounters.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026 -
If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the pre-digital era, the RIAA — the trade organization which certifies gold, platinum, and diamond sales and streaming awards — simply tabulated the number of physical singles that were shipped to retailers.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Vouches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouches%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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