attesting

verb

present participle of attest
1
as in certifying
to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

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2
as in testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

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3
as in confirming
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 attesting As a bonus, the tote has stellar reviews attesting to its functionality and design. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Ahead of the meeting, the FDA received more than 1,900 public comments, including from doctors and patients attesting to the benefits of peptides. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026 Cadman pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy against rights and attesting to a false tax return and is awaiting sentencing. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The secretary’s role also includes keeping the state seal and attesting to the governor’s signature on state documents. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Every contribution must come with paperwork attesting to its source. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026 The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 In the weeks that followed, a detailed account of a different captive’s story was read every Shabbat, attesting to a lingering collective grief. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 Leo, on Monday, signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue. — CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attesting
  1. certifying
  2. testifying
  3. confirming
  4. affirming
  5. verifying
  6. guaranteeing
  7. witnessing
  8. authenticating
Verb
  • Summary Disney's Infinity Vision, initially met with skepticism, aims to standardize cinema quality by certifying theaters with laser projection, a feature often elusive to moviegoers.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators said those charged Monday include five people who submitted applications with a physician's signature certifying that each was legally blind or unable to walk more than 200 feet because of disabilities, according to court records.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of certifying
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  • Kirk Heilbrun, a forensic psychologist who evaluated Clancy in April, concluded his testimony Tuesday, testifying that Clancy was suffering from a form of bipolar disorder, but could still appreciate that killing her children was wrong.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The investigators who haven’t already died are almost all retired, some of them awkwardly testifying via Zoom with technical difficulties from homes far away.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of testifying
Verb
  • Golden 1 Center later announced that the concert had been postponed, confirming that a member of the touring crew died.
    — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Measles cases have surged in Maryland, with state leaders confirming 14 new cases this week and outbreaks in three counties.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirming
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  • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule this month barring the use of federal Medicaid and CHIP funding to pay for pediatric gender-affirming medications and surgery.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
  • James has experienced Republican attacks centered on her legislative record, pointing to her support for LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming care for minors as evidence that her politics are out of step with her religious background.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of affirming
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  • Meta is also promising to do a better job of verifying users' ages and has agreed to report regularly to an independent auditor.
    — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Smoke events leave residue behind; the guidelines include protocols for flushing spaces and verifying air quality once the event passes.
    — Sissi Liu, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of verifying
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  • While head coaches and players come and go, sporting directors ensure that a club’s operating strategy remains in place, guaranteeing a baseline of efficiency through a singular vision for how a club should work.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
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  • The most rewarding part has been witnessing the power of Manoj and Boman – two giants of cinema – working together for the first time in this film.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever the culture, there’s a term for witnessing the changing colors of leaves, a universal act that spurs awe and wonder and makes one reflect on the passage of time.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of witnessing
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  • As chief election officer, Howden will assist county officials and ensure uniform application of Texas election laws while also authenticating state records.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Turns out the son still had possession of the dress, so then there was the question of authenticating it.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of authenticating

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“Attesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attesting. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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