vindicate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"I think Salah's trying to vindicate himself and make himself feel better because he's had a very poor season," said Rooney.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Megan notes that the data vindicate Fed officials’ decision to keep interest rates steady at the January meeting.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
“We are called upon by every consideration of duty and patriotism,” the president said, “to vindicate with decision the honor, the rights, and the interests of our country.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Julia and Mark discuss the remaining paths to justice after the killing of Renee Good and examine what happens when the DOJ abandons its duty to seek accountability and vindicate civil rights.
From Slate ● Jan. 17, 2026
She expected me to vindicate her life for her, and the choices she’d made.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
![]()
These analysts will claim that the stock market’s huge rally to begin this week’s trading vindicates their beliefs.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
Only a win vindicates the Canberra decision and can ensure a peaceful holiday in Noosa after the Test.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
This is a moment really that vindicates truth-telling.
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2025
Both the police and Gascón’s chief of staff, Joseph Iniguez, claim the video vindicates their respective interpretations of events.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2024
Atterbury, Bishop, vindicates the genuine character of Clarendon’s History, 731.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac
The publisher's defence that there was no wrongdoing was vindicated.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The vast majority of accused parents will be vindicated, but only after a stressful, unjustified process.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
After the dot-com bubble burst in 2001 without leaving much of an imprint on the broader economy, Greenspan felt vindicated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“And Mr. Mayweather looks forward to being vindicated through the court proceedings.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Soon after Cornwall Capital laid their chips on the table, Capital One was vindicated by its regulators, its stock price shot up, and Cornwall Capital’s $26,000 option position was worth $526,000.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
![]()
So watching the rest of the world finally catch up feels a little vindicating.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
But the case was a close one with only five justices full-throatedly vindicating the Fourth Amendment’s privacy protection goals.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
“He looks forward to vindicating himself in court, where such matters are decided — and not in the media — based on admissible, material evidence, not rank speculation and unsubstantiated allegations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Now, another war is vindicating Beijing’s decision to view this as a critical sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Thus vindicating those who bore influence in her formative years.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing vindicate
100 Top "SAT" Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Antigone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Scarlet Letter
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!