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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
Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new multidisciplinary platform is a treasure trove of information and includes a comprehensive, accredited training program, the Perimenopause Certificate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
CEng requires an accredited Master’s degree, significant professional experience, and evidence of leadership and innovation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of protestors made up of largely of local political and grass-root groups, and a smattering of accredited festival guests, marched across the Venice Lido on Saturday in support of Palestine and to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Some accredited investors have 'no freaking clue' Even investors who already qualify as accredited could welcome, and benefit from, such a test, experts say.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Health care organizations generally require that chaplains hold a graduate-level degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, on-the-job training called clinical pastoral education, and in some cases board certification to demonstrate competency and professionalism.
—Amy Lawton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The school is in the process of becoming accredited and has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 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
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The company is accredited by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which guarantees the use of recycled materials throughout the production chain.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The official language is self-assessments and third-party assessments, conducted by accredited assessors.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new multidisciplinary platform is a treasure trove of information and includes a comprehensive, accredited training program, the Perimenopause Certificate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
CEng requires an accredited Master’s degree, significant professional experience, and evidence of leadership and innovation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of protestors made up of largely of local political and grass-root groups, and a smattering of accredited festival guests, marched across the Venice Lido on Saturday in support of Palestine and to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Some accredited investors have 'no freaking clue' Even investors who already qualify as accredited could welcome, and benefit from, such a test, experts say.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Health care organizations generally require that chaplains hold a graduate-level degree from an accredited seminary or divinity school, on-the-job training called clinical pastoral education, and in some cases board certification to demonstrate competency and professionalism.
—Amy Lawton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In 2018, the luxury hotel sold $18M of tokens to accredited investors.
—Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The school is in the process of becoming accredited and has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 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
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The company is accredited by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which guarantees the use of recycled materials throughout the production chain.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flynn attributed much of their interest to concerns about geopolitics.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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This approach has enabled Apex to scale quickly while maintaining the stability and resources associated with a corporate partnership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond its nuclear-deterrence mission, the B-2’s long range and payload capacity have enabled it to deliver large munitions at a distance.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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This act of sportsmanship by Nicklaus was both controversial and applauded.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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That can be done through a process server, law enforcement, a friend or relative or certified mail.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Under the measure, which the legislature is considering this week, doctors, pharmacists and others authorized to prescribe the drugs to end a pregnancy could leave their name off the prescription label.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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In June, grocery workers in at least five states authorized strikes in an escalating series of labor actions against Albertsons and Kroger, which included some Safeway stores.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The court gave the green light for those sweeping immigration operations to continue in Los Angeles — a decision that was praised by the White House and castigated by immigrant rights advocates.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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New novels are rightly praised for breaking with traditional forms and criticized for turning to stale formulas and cliches.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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