1
as in to ascribe
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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2
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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3
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
thus far the board has refused to accredit the school
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Recent Examples of accredit
Trump’s executive order is the opening salvo in what could be a lengthy battle to overhaul the accrediting industry.
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Collin Binkley and Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Introducing new accreditors could also foster more affordable educational models, such as accrediting low-cost online or competency-based programs that undercut traditional degrees.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The organization has also been criticized by Justice Department leaders for its efforts to promote diversity in accrediting law schools.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
BetterHelp therapists are all licensed, trained, and accredited, and are equipped to help users manage a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and bipolar disorder, as well as life’s various stresses such as grief, loneliness, and trauma.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
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Collin Binkley and Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Introducing new accreditors could also foster more affordable educational models, such as accrediting low-cost online or competency-based programs that undercut traditional degrees.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The organization has also been criticized by Justice Department leaders for its efforts to promote diversity in accrediting law schools.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
BetterHelp therapists are all licensed, trained, and accredited, and are equipped to help users manage a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and bipolar disorder, as well as life’s various stresses such as grief, loneliness, and trauma.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredit
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Such takes ascribe an idiot savant quality to his governance style, furthered by what appears to be the presence of the Dunning-Kruger effect, in which confidence is conflated with competence.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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Many persons believed the shock was due to an explosion, but investigation developed that no explosion had occurred and the tremors were finally ascribed to an earthquake.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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That's thanks to a €800-million (US$905-million) shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant that will enable KTM to bring its production facilities roaring back to life.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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These portable devices need a SIM or eSIM and enable you to connect multiple gadgets via Wi-Fi.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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After the change was announced, Horne applauded the decision.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Some members of the nuclear industry applauded the reform.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Donors could have offered direct payments to the city that the council would have needed to approve publicly, the report said.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Meanwhile, their supervisors, Kevin Bom and Gregory Merritt, were also accused by prosecutors of approving false reports that contradicted evidence of the abuse Gabriel was suffering.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The Innovation Gap: By The Numbers The wealth gap between the EU and US, which was 17% in 2002, has widened to 30% in 2023, with 72% of this gap attributed to productivity differentials rather than labor contribution.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Despite being one of the pre-tournament favorites, the Northern Irishman performed poorly in the event, which many attribute to his need to play with a different driver than usual.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Facebook users gave high praise to the officers and hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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This arms race between the U.S. in China is especially concerning given that there is no bilateral arms control agreement, and alongside Russia, neither country has ratified the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In doing so, TMC has sought support from the one country which has not ratified UNCLOS: the United States.—
Victor Vescovo,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Accredit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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