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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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What do two mortgage companies, two insurance companies, and a certified public accountant have in common?—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Disposable chip training will be used to determine the results, and the race course is USATF certified.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The increase in ticket revenue is partly attributed to UGA hosting more postseason games over the past two seasons, in addition to an increase in ticket pricing, with interest and demand still on the rise.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, 38 individuals were accused of orchestrating a forgery ring spanning Italy, Spain, France, and Belgium, with links to the sale of counterfeit works attributed to leading artists of the 19th through 21st centuries.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Garcia Cordon’s debut feature explores hidden perspectives within the justice system, enabled by her unique access as a journalist.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Alan Milstein, who led the antitrust litigation of former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett against the NFL’s eligibility rule, applauded the investigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The stadium plan would still seek state financial support from a sweeping funding package Missouri lawmakers approved last summer in an attempt to keep the team inside its lines.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dave Rossi is a licensed general Contractor and the founder and CEO of CIQU Construction.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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If the bill passes, only licensed dentists could serve as on-site examiners.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the start of the year, Jacob Elordi sat on the Jimmy Kimmel sofa to promote Wuthering Heights, wearing a pair of off-white Bottega Veneta loafers that were not quite ballet flats, but ascribed to this hybrid style (though many users compared them to ballet flats online).—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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In his book Deep Blues (1981), music historian Robert Palmer ascribed Robert Johnson’s excellent guitar-playing talent to a dedicated practice of the craft after coming under the wing of fellow musician Ike Zinneman (or Zimmerman).—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new legislation’s expansion of corporate powers allowing nonprofits to impose fines or penalties if authorized by their governing documents and establish payment terms will also benefit associations.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even China, Iran’s biggest trading partner and America’s most significant economic competitor, quietly pulled strings to find a path toward a ceasefire, according to two officials briefed on the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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