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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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Recent Examples of accredited
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
If everything checks out there, an accredited behaviorist or dog trainer may be able to assist.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Capron Park, an 8-acre accredited zoo that opened in 1937, is home to 100 animals across dozens of species and serves as a hub for community activity, especially young families.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Some guacamole was uncovered in the cooler, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food course and water in the hand sink and three-compartment sink didn’t reach an acceptable temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Crystal Sandoval, an accredited representative with Las Americas Advocacy Center, who attempted to meet with a potential client on Tuesday, says she was denied entry into the facility because of the outbreak.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Go online for accredited medical schools and affiliated body-donation agencies.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
PragerU is not an accredited university, but curriculum materials from its PragerU Kids division, on American history, civics, and financial literacy, are approved for optional classroom use in eleven mostly right-leaning states.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The planned mortgage tokens, which propose to grant yield to their holders, will at first be available just for accredited investors.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
The samples were analyzed at a World Anti-Doping Agency accredited lab in Rome and will be stored at a facility for up to 10 years, per The Athletic.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Fusion Academy, which is housed at Palladio, is accredited by Cognia and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, according to an academy handout.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He’s also accredited as an American Orchid Society judge.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
This is the same for emergency departments that seek to be accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments — criteria include screening for dementia with few specifics about managing it beyond recommendations that apply to geriatric care more broadly.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
And for the Columbus Zoo, welcoming its 23rd surviving giraffe calf is a tangible reminder of the role that accredited facilities play in caring for endangered species like the Masai giraffe.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In 2015, the trio represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, placing third but earned the top vote from both the accredited press at the event and the telephone fan vote.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
If everything checks out there, an accredited behaviorist or dog trainer may be able to assist.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Capron Park, an 8-acre accredited zoo that opened in 1937, is home to 100 animals across dozens of species and serves as a hub for community activity, especially young families.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Some guacamole was uncovered in the cooler, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food course and water in the hand sink and three-compartment sink didn’t reach an acceptable temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Crystal Sandoval, an accredited representative with Las Americas Advocacy Center, who attempted to meet with a potential client on Tuesday, says she was denied entry into the facility because of the outbreak.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Go online for accredited medical schools and affiliated body-donation agencies.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
PragerU is not an accredited university, but curriculum materials from its PragerU Kids division, on American history, civics, and financial literacy, are approved for optional classroom use in eleven mostly right-leaning states.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The planned mortgage tokens, which propose to grant yield to their holders, will at first be available just for accredited investors.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.
—Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
The samples were analyzed at a World Anti-Doping Agency accredited lab in Rome and will be stored at a facility for up to 10 years, per The Athletic.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Fusion Academy, which is housed at Palladio, is accredited by Cognia and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, according to an academy handout.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He’s also accredited as an American Orchid Society judge.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
This is the same for emergency departments that seek to be accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments — criteria include screening for dementia with few specifics about managing it beyond recommendations that apply to geriatric care more broadly.
—Gabriela Khazanov, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
And for the Columbus Zoo, welcoming its 23rd surviving giraffe calf is a tangible reminder of the role that accredited facilities play in caring for endangered species like the Masai giraffe.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Painted Tree officials attributed rising costs, market conditions and changes in consumer shopping behavior as reasons for the closure.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The wide receiver even attributed the Raven's injuries to difficult practices.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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The United Center faithful applauded as the final horn sounded for the last time this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The show then cut to the present day, where the audience applauded Plaza, whose baby bump could be seen under her navy blue dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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After his 2022 bankruptcy petition was approved, Gurliacci rejoined the work force, hopping to six Georgia law enforcement agencies within three years, each time resigning before moving on, records obtained by AP show.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the number of licensed cannabis businesses declined in recent years across every category, including retailers, distributors and growers.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fidelity, for example, offers access to licensed financial advisers with no fee, with any subsequent fees based on products or services chosen by the investor.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, an agency spokeswoman even ascribed the blame in part to holidays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The policy would not apply to emergency personnel and authorized city workers and contractors, officials said in the announcement, which was also posted on Facebook.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jesse’s family had authorized donating his body to science.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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