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 The notable exception is the always effective Lena Olin, whose brief turn as a concentration camp survivor attesting to Hermine’s true sadistic nature packs a quiet charge. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The board's disagreement over the signature review came down, in part, to a partisan split over accepting late-arriving affidavits from voters attesting that the signatures rejected by elections staff were valid. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attesting
  1. certifying
  2. testifying
  3. confirming
  4. affirming
  5. verifying
  6. guaranteeing
  7. witnessing
  8. authenticating
Verb
  • The secretary of state serves as the state’s chief elections officer, overseeing federal and state-level elections, sending out ballots, certifying results and issuing voter guides.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rival taxi service Zoox faced a probe three years ago after self-certifying its own steering-wheel-free cabs.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of certifying
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  • The forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy on Alberto Sierra’s estranged wife and her two young daughters detailed on Friday their torturous final moments, testifying during Sierra’s death penalty trial.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Peterson faced probation, exclusively, in the wake of the murder after testifying against Pike at her trial.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of testifying
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  • The men – identified only as British nationals between the ages of 23 and 25 and from London area – were quickly released on bail with police confirming no explosives were found in three vans at the scene.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, the owner receives a text and email confirming that the package has arrived and evaluation is underway, with updates picking up where shipment tracking leaves off.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirming
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  • Still, Burney-Scott said, the journal article is lacking some perspectives — including discussion of early menopause due to gender-affirming care, or a medical intervention — that shows the limitations of current research.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The North Carolina Department of Transportation signed an agreement with Charlotte last week affirming its promise to invest at minimum $300 million in community benefits.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of affirming
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  • Severe disruptions to internet and cellphone networks have made gathering and verifying information from Tigray difficult.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In the middle, verifying the work requires nearly as much labor as doing it.
    — Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of verifying
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  • Van Sickle said 11 member tribes rely on treaty rights to harvest resources such as maple sap, cedar boughs and other forest products, essential for guaranteeing traditional ways of life on indigenous lands.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Creating a market mechanism where compatibility is the price of admission forces traditional defense companies to compete with agile startups, ultimately lowering unit costs and guaranteeing better integration for the entire allied enterprise.
    — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
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  • Only two states, Indiana and Wyoming, explicitly ban members of the press from witnessing executions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Having a brother with schizophrenia and witnessing how families navigate the legal system when dealing with mental illness has informed her approach.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of witnessing
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  • The auction house has spent the last four months authenticating and valuing the haul.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But for domestic travel, authenticating yourself with your face remains a choice.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of authenticating

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“Attesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attesting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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