They substantiated their claim by producing dated receipts.
Source: tatoeba (307276)
Substantiated
Synonyms for "substantiated" (88 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
confirmed finding
Strong matches (26)
Noun(7 words)
documented evidenceevidenced trendevidently truehistorically accuratemore evidencedmost evidenced researchmost evidential
Adjective(7 words)
evidenced conclusionevidenced dataevidenced findingsevidenced resultsevident patternevidentiary reportgeneralizable claim
Adverb(1 words)
factually verified claim
Related words (44)
Adjective(6 words)
shown evidencestrong evidentiary claimsupported conclusionsustained effortunfounded suspicionwell-supported inference
Adverb(3 words)
well corroborated claimwell documented datawell evidenced study
Noun(6 words)
well evidencedwell supported claimwell supported factwell supported interpretationwell-supported conclusionzukor
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: actual, ascertained, attested, authenticated, borne out.
- Sentence evidence is available for substantiated, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "substantiated".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "substantiated"
Keep "substantiated" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "substantiated" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "substantiated", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "substantiated" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
7 entriessubstantiated allegationssubstantiated claimsubstantiated datasubstantiated evidencesubstantiated findingssubstantiated resultssubstantiated theory
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
A miserable quarrel provoked by the hardheartedness of the landlord of a public-house, who insisted upon having three pounds of bread in payment for two pennyworth of wine which the woman had regaled herself with, was the circumstance that constituted the charge, and which, if substantiated would be punishable by five or ten years' imprisonment.
Source: tatoeba (909168)
Such claims have been made in the past, but have never been substantiated.
Source: tatoeba (5991383)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "substantiated"?
Closest matches include actual, ascertained, attested, authenticated, borne out.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "substantiated"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.