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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificate
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The building did not yet have a temporary certificate of occupancy, and construction was still ongoing in and around the grounds.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Jeff Bond, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
And patients are largely left on their own to decipher which certificates hanging on a surgeon’s office wall, or ballyhooed in web advertising, signify appropriate training and which do not.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Through the post-secondary program, Tran will also graduate from Dakota County Technical College with an associate degree in construction management, while Sonterre will complete a sales specialist certificate at DCTC.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
The building did not yet have a temporary certificate of occupancy, and construction was still ongoing in and around the grounds.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Curtis Institute of Music Curtis takes a conservatory approach to music education and offers post-secondary-school student diplomas, bachelor of music and professional studies certificates as well as post-baccalaureate diploma and master of music degrees.
—Jeff Bond, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
And patients are largely left on their own to decipher which certificates hanging on a surgeon’s office wall, or ballyhooed in web advertising, signify appropriate training and which do not.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
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The certification allows for minor AI assistance—such as spell-checking or brainstorming—but the text itself must be human-written.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Here, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration practices something called self-certification.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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King will take office later this month for a four-year term after election results are certified.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the unit includes dual HDMI inputs, a DisplayPort, and a fully adjustable stand, all certified by TÜV for low-blue-light protection.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at GSU was chartered in 1994, although its history reaches back to the 1970s.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swiss cruise line chartered seven flights and bought large groups of seats on commercial planes to repatriate over 1,500 guests stuck on the MSC Euribia in Dubai, according to the cruise line.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The case focuses specifically on Maryland’s ability to block Kalshi from offering sports-event contracts in the state -– such as whether the Orioles will win the American League East division —that Maryland says amount to rogue sports bets not permitted by its law.—
Jeff Barker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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As for the Yankees, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers and Max Fried will look to continue the dominance of a rotation that has only permitted two runs through six games.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deal was unanimously ratified by the WNBA Board of Governors and approved through a players’ vote.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The contract agreement, a year longer than a typical three-year deal, must be approved by the guild’s board and members before it is ratified.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Teachers are still being hired, and Colar added that the school has been accredited by Christian Schools International.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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The crew will have another opportunity to practice manually steering the craft, which Hawkins said is essential to validating Orion’s ability to dock with other spacecraft during future missions.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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Engineers are using the mission to validate performance under real conditions that cannot be fully replicated on Earth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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There have been a number of situations where lawyers were sanctioned for using AI when, for example, AI makes up case law which does not exist and a lawyer cites to it.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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