Meaning & use
substantiated
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Provided evidence or proof to support the truth or accuracy of a claim.
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The journalist's report was substantiated by leaked internal documents.
Investigators could not find enough facts to substantiate the allegations.
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Common in journalism, law, and academic writing when discussing whether claims are backed by evidence.
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