substantiated

American  

[suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. established by proof or competent evidence.

   A single substantiated case of abuse involving our personnel is one case too many.

2. made tangible or concrete.

   According to the Apostle Paul, Christ is the substantiated ideal of the spiritual man.

3. affirmed as being solid or substantial rather than slight or flimsy; given substance.

   The two actors have tons of chemistry—not the touchy-feely, gee-we're-in-love type, but a more substantiated relationship that comes from within.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of substantiate.

Etymology

Origin of substantiated

substantiate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In more than a third of the cases, prosecutors quickly dismissed charges that couldn’t be substantiated, refused to file charges at all, or lost at trial.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s still more work to be done to ensure the CTP is meeting its mission and properly regulating tobacco products in the marketplace with a focus on authorizing scientifically substantiated smoke-free products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Stifel analyst Peter McGoldrick said “healthy” levels of inventory in North America substantiated his view that the company’s turnaround would be led by its U.S. business.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

A Homeland Security official said the allegations were investigated and that claims of sexual assault couldn’t be substantiated.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

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

Related Words

• accepted
• approved
• closed
• concluded
• confirmed
• endorsed
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