- past tense form of substantiate.
- past participle of substantiate.
substantiated
Example Sentences
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"No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me," Miller said in a video posted Sunday, insisting he would remain in the race and win.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
“The suggestion that the bank has compromised its underwriting standards is false and not substantiated by the facts or the performance of the portfolio over time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It said the claims had been investigated by authorities in several jurisdictions which, according to BGC, had not substantiated the allegations.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
Evidence Against Her or Suspicious Circumstances: Story of man in her compartment is substantiated by the evidence of Hardman and that of the woman Schmidt.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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