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as in attributed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
accredits his good choice of movies to reading a reviewer who seldom steers him wrong
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
thus far the board has refused to accredit the school
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as in certified
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Recent Examples of accredited
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Udacity is not an accredited institution, so Nanodegrees do not have the same weight as a matriculated degree from an accredited university or college.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The teachers at Clara Mohammed teach the core curriculum required for graduation at an accredited K4-12 school.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
These exosomes are lab-engineered from human DNA originally sourced from accredited tissue banks.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
In the analysis, Redfin defines college towns as cities where at least 10% of the population consists of students enrolled at a four-year accredited university, located at least 30 miles away from a metropolitan area with a population of more than 1 million people.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
How CalKIDS worksCalKIDS Scholarships can be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and career training programs across the country.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
World Class Academy is an accredited 501(c)(3) high school based in White Salmon, Washington.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In a statement, Martin’s Terra development firm and the owner of the Seaquarium business, the Dolphin Company, said the aquarium will be accredited but will not have marine mammals.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education has previously accredited 48 programs in the United States, with six located in bordering states.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
It is designed exclusively for opticians, and features interactive workshops on practice growth, technical skills and industry trends, alongside accredited continuing education.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Teams should look for courses offered by reputable organizations, such as those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
—Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The good news for students is that the institution and all degree programs remain fully accredited.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Merrillville preschool program accredited The Merrillville Community School Corp’s.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Licensed investment professionals can also qualify as accredited, having passed either the Series 7, 65 or 82 exams.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sessions will be conducted in English without Japanese interpretation and are restricted to TGFM participants, invitees and accredited press.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Udacity is not an accredited institution, so Nanodegrees do not have the same weight as a matriculated degree from an accredited university or college.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The teachers at Clara Mohammed teach the core curriculum required for graduation at an accredited K4-12 school.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
These exosomes are lab-engineered from human DNA originally sourced from accredited tissue banks.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
In the analysis, Redfin defines college towns as cities where at least 10% of the population consists of students enrolled at a four-year accredited university, located at least 30 miles away from a metropolitan area with a population of more than 1 million people.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
How CalKIDS worksCalKIDS Scholarships can be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and career training programs across the country.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
World Class Academy is an accredited 501(c)(3) high school based in White Salmon, Washington.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
This integrated setup allows all IDFA Forum accredited guests to attend the Forum Pitches and Producers Connection Presentations.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In a statement, Martin’s Terra development firm and the owner of the Seaquarium business, the Dolphin Company, said the aquarium will be accredited but will not have marine mammals.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education has previously accredited 48 programs in the United States, with six located in bordering states.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
It is designed exclusively for opticians, and features interactive workshops on practice growth, technical skills and industry trends, alongside accredited continuing education.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Teams should look for courses offered by reputable organizations, such as those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
—Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The good news for students is that the institution and all degree programs remain fully accredited.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Merrillville preschool program accredited The Merrillville Community School Corp’s.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Licensed investment professionals can also qualify as accredited, having passed either the Series 7, 65 or 82 exams.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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In other news, the company has also unveiled a prototype of AI-enabled smart glasses for its delivery drivers.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Intransigence has been enabled for too long.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Egyptian attacker briefly applauded Liverpool’s jubilant away end inside Deutsche Bank Park after the final whistle before turning and making a beeline for the tunnel as the celebrations continued.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meantime, the analyst applauded AppLovin’s expansion into e-commerce advertising, which has a total addressable market that is multiple times the size of the mobile game in-app advertising market.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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In addition to murder, District Attorney Larry Krasner's office approved additional charges against Keon King, 21, who was charged during the search for Scott.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Novavax was approved for children 12 and older with an underlying condition and people over 65.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Patrice Lockhart, certified menopause health and wellness coach and author of the book Menopause As Metamorphosis, calls the sunny Bahamas home.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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That includes not only teachers and other certified staff, but also paraprofessionals and other employees.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In that vacuum, Republicans have often ascribed political bias as the motivation without providing concrete evidence to back it up, said Stevenson, the debanking expert.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Funding for the purchase will come from bond proceeds that were authorized via a 2022 referendum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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That changed after Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti issued legal opinions in 1980 and 1981 stating that agencies must cease operations during a lapse unless funding is authorized.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers have also praised it.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new construction and shape was nearly unanimously praised, although many fans took issue with the style’s limited availability.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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