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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
Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The president blocked accredited reporters from entering the government's headquarters.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
For questions about policy changes discussed in this article, please contact an accredited legal representative.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
For more than four decades, the Academy has participated in the Species Survival Plan, a coordinated program across accredited zoos and aquariums.
—Jessica Burch, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The contract also allows the city to appoint the deputy fire chief from within the department, supports education pay for accredited degrees and includes more inclusive bereavement language.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Oilers foundation uses a service provider called Win50, a company accredited by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), a provincial-government regulatory body.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The facility holds federal licenses as both a dog breeder and a research facility, and is accredited by AAALAC International, an organization that sets standards for the care of research animals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The zoo claimed its employees' wages are in the top 25 percent of zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
This award is Academy Award accredited.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
All Texas Sports Academy schools are accredited by Cognia, which is widely accepted for university admissions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
Some sloths are expected to remain at the Central Florida Zoo while others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The president blocked accredited reporters from entering the government's headquarters.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
For questions about policy changes discussed in this article, please contact an accredited legal representative.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
For more than four decades, the Academy has participated in the Species Survival Plan, a coordinated program across accredited zoos and aquariums.
—Jessica Burch, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The contract also allows the city to appoint the deputy fire chief from within the department, supports education pay for accredited degrees and includes more inclusive bereavement language.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Leo’s January 9 address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See focused on global chaos the Vatican saw as American-made.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Oilers foundation uses a service provider called Win50, a company accredited by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), a provincial-government regulatory body.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The facility holds federal licenses as both a dog breeder and a research facility, and is accredited by AAALAC International, an organization that sets standards for the care of research animals.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The zoo claimed its employees' wages are in the top 25 percent of zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
This award is Academy Award accredited.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
All Texas Sports Academy schools are accredited by Cognia, which is widely accepted for university admissions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
Adjective
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Commissioner John Herbst, a certified public accountant who has brought a fiscally conservative voice to the dais since winning office in 2022, is resigning from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission two years into his four-year term.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Other certified candidates appearing on the ballot for lieutenant governor include Democrats Janelle Kellman, Jeyson Lopez, Oliver Ma, Tim Myers and Abdur Rahman Sikder and Republicans Ebie Lynch, David Collenberg, David Fennell and Skip Shelton.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The remainder of the total compensation — just over $26 billion — is the grant date fair value attributed to an interim award that Tesla’s board approved for Musk in August.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The ramp-up, supported by custom software and over 150 networked workstations, has enabled the delivery of more than 350 units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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Was any draft decision of this team’s past quarter-century applauded more than Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience laughed and applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Ensure the survey was conducted by a licensed surveyor and that the boundary markers and legal descriptions were properly reviewed.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some of these drugs have legitimate medical uses, but suffice it to say that no licensed professional would recommend them in these combinations.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fire knocked out electricity and propulsion on the destroyer, one of the officials told CBS News, speaking under condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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