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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
Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
According to federal rules, any accredited public, private (nonprofit or for-profit) or vocational school that is already participating in federal financial aid is eligible to apply for Workforce Pell.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
But only accredited investors, an institution or someone very well connected can invest directly in those private companies.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Earn either an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or a related healthcare field from an accredited program.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Given the extreme temperatures and environmental considerations, an accredited guide and tour operator is required.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Stop the carnage That doesn’t mean the end of accredited zoos.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Federal law prohibits charging veterans for assistance filing initial disability claims — a service provided for free by the VA and accredited nonprofits.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 May 2026
In 1915, however, Carmichael severed ties with the university, after which the school operated as a private, non-accredited night school named the Arkansas Law School.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026
Torie Bosch, STAT, 23 May 2026
The company is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has an F rating.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau at one point — which more recent customers said encouraged them to move forward with the deals.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Last year’s edition welcomed just over 2,400 professionals accredited from more than 1,500 companies across 65 countries.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The platform includes a database of medical treatment options accredited by the Medical Tourism Association.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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 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
Adjective
Adam Graves from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will talk about accredited plant collections of the San Diego Zoo, Botanic Garden and Arboretum during the noon Wednesday, June 3 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
According to federal rules, any accredited public, private (nonprofit or for-profit) or vocational school that is already participating in federal financial aid is eligible to apply for Workforce Pell.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
But only accredited investors, an institution or someone very well connected can invest directly in those private companies.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Earn either an associate or bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or a related healthcare field from an accredited program.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Given the extreme temperatures and environmental considerations, an accredited guide and tour operator is required.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Stop the carnage That doesn’t mean the end of accredited zoos.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Federal law prohibits charging veterans for assistance filing initial disability claims — a service provided for free by the VA and accredited nonprofits.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 4 May 2026
In 1915, however, Carmichael severed ties with the university, after which the school operated as a private, non-accredited night school named the Arkansas Law School.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026
Verb
And that film was actually accredited for continuing medical education by the Federation of State Medical Boards.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 23 May 2026
The company is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and has an F rating.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau at one point — which more recent customers said encouraged them to move forward with the deals.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Last year’s edition welcomed just over 2,400 professionals accredited from more than 1,500 companies across 65 countries.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The platform includes a database of medical treatment options accredited by the Medical Tourism Association.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting council member.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are dozens of certified Welcoming America cities, but not all are on the federal government's sanctuary city list.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Fires are sometimes attributed to electrical faults, but there have also been cases of students burning down schools because of disciplinary issues.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The decrease is attributed to a wind-down of construction after Metro opened its LAX/Metro Transit Center and the A Line extension to Pomona.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In any case, the Academy’s openness toward international cinema should be applauded.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The audience applauded in agreement.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And this time, Starz is a co-producer with Lionsgate Television, whereas the previous Power shows were all licensed.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Dropbox's current market cap of just over $6 billion is down by half from the high price on its first day of trading in 2018, and is below the $10 billion valuation it was ascribed by private market investors in 2014.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Investors in BDCs rely on the values ascribed to the loans, since there is no active market where the assets trade.—
Olivia Fishlow,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The issue with the fuel depot first became public last fall when county commissioners authorized the administration to pursue an eminent domain claim against the property, which could result in a court forcing developers to sell to the county at a price set by a judge.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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