VINDICATING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

vindicating 1 of 2

adjective

as in supporting

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something vindicating documents have turned up only recently the defendant's alibi was supported by vindicating testimony from a key eyewitness

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vindicating

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verb

present participle of vindicate

as in acquitting

to free from a charge of wrongdoing vowed that the evidence would completely vindicate him

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as in confirming

to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of recent discoveries have generally vindicated the physicist's theories

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But Pinaki Chakravorty, the defense lawyer who represented Alonzo, said ballistics tests to the firearm were what ended up vindicating his client. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The news is likely vindicating for the many Taco Bell loyalists who stuck with the chain, even as the CDC specifically advised against eating its iceberg lettuce in mid-July. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Only after Abrego succeeded in vindicating his rights did the Executive Branch reopen that investigation. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Villa hit their stride emphatically, with every win vindicating Emery’s message. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Eros Vanzella, an astronomer at the National Institute for Astrophysics in Italy, who has previously studied LAP1-B with JWST and led the team that first discovered the galaxy, finds these latest results vindicating—and promising. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 The findings can feel vindicating for people who have tried to curb cravings for sweets and failed. — Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026 Many hoped that lepton universality would be violated, but the LHCb collaboration, perhaps to their own surprise, wound up vindicating the Standard Model. — Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026 Her dominant performance was vindicating and erased a bittersweet moment from last season at state. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

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Adjective

The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025

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Jurors at his 2025 murder trial deliberated for weeks before acquitting him on one murder count and failing to reach a verdict on another murder count.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Observers say the jury’s 10-2 vote in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht was a major blow to Essayli’s office.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

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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

Adjective

Flat oil prices and slightly lower bond yields were certainly supportive of the tech rally.

— Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Across all categories, the beds deserve special mention—exceptionally comfortable, with soft bedding and supportive pillows that punch well above the price point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of supportive

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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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O’Leary, who owns multimillion-dollar homes in Florida, Massachusetts, and Toronto, has made the point to shop at Walmart on numerous occasions—long arguing that there’s no reason to pay more for everyday essentials when a cheaper option will do.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Nevada promptly sued, arguing the plan is untenable for Las Vegas.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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