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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
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
The American College of Surgeons’ online tool shows accredited centers that participate in quality improvement programs across disciplines including trauma care, vascular care, bariatric surgery and more.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
To ensure proper nutrition, Collins recommends seeking professional help from an accredited dietitian.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Schools that wish to participate must be accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or an accreditor recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ridglan Farms holds federal licenses both as a dog breeder and as a research facility, and is accredited by AAALAC International, an organization that sets standards for the care of research animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
While Goldco has nearly a decade more experience in the market than American Hartford Gold, both companies are accredited by the BBB and hold A+ ratings.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Vanderbilt is accredited by — get ready for it — the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which gives the university its all-important seal of approval to operate.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
When a school isn’t accredited, the students who go there can’t get federal student loans.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The school says it is accredited by Cognia.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Often accredited with putting the fishing village on the map for native holiday goers, Mohammed V of Morocco chose Oualidia as his royal residence during the 1940s, with the former palace only a few villas down from La Sultana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The American College of Surgeons’ online tool shows accredited centers that participate in quality improvement programs across disciplines including trauma care, vascular care, bariatric surgery and more.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
To ensure proper nutrition, Collins recommends seeking professional help from an accredited dietitian.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Also, consider reaching out to a professional senior downsizer or someone accredited by the American Society of Appraisers.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Schools that wish to participate must be accredited by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or an accreditor recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Ridglan Farms holds federal licenses both as a dog breeder and as a research facility, and is accredited by AAALAC International, an organization that sets standards for the care of research animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
While Goldco has nearly a decade more experience in the market than American Hartford Gold, both companies are accredited by the BBB and hold A+ ratings.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Vanderbilt is accredited by — get ready for it — the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which gives the university its all-important seal of approval to operate.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
When a school isn’t accredited, the students who go there can’t get federal student loans.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The school says it is accredited by Cognia.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
Often accredited with putting the fishing village on the map for native holiday goers, Mohammed V of Morocco chose Oualidia as his royal residence during the 1940s, with the former palace only a few villas down from La Sultana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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Auslander is a certified financial planner, as well as the president of SeaBridge Private Wealth, a division of SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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After 48 years of unsuccessful politicking, one might be tempted to call the idea of indexing capital gains a certified washout.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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There was something about Norris — his deadpan delivery, his stoic demeanor, his sheer physical presence — that made the impossible feats attributed to him feel almost plausible, or at least hilariously perfect.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yet up to 60% of people with thyroid disease remain unaware of their condition because fatigue, mood changes, and weight shifts get attributed to stress or aging before testing is even considered.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Next-gen atomic clock The breakthrough in miniaturisation is enabled by a quantum-optical technique known as coherent population trapping, which replaces the bulkier microwave-cavity approach used in traditional atomic clocks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Apple noted that DarkSword doesn't appear to work on iPhones that've enabled Lockdown Mode, which users can turn on to prevent spyware threats at the cost of disabling certain features.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jordi Evolé, the Spanish journalist, made an experiment in 2008, of attending a left-wing meeting and reading out a speech and everybody applauded.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a statement, Compass applauded the changes to Zillow’s rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
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If the resolution is approved Tuesday, council will ask for the public's help in developing the annexation policy later this year.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Plano’s City Council approved a multiyear redevelopment project for the mall to replace empty retail space with apartments, offices and a hotel to help support a smaller shopping center.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first would be to talk with a licensed mental health professional and ask if that person can give you some insight into whether postpartum has caused your wife’s behavior.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maryland's spending board approved contracts totaling more than $1 billion to provide new licensed caregivers for foster children as the state responds to the death in 2025 of a teenager who was being housed in a hotel.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The provision, first authorized in 2008, was last renewed for two years in 2024 after a series of abuses by the FBI led it to the brink of expiration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The incident temporarily allowed employees to access sensitive data they were not authorized to view, but the issue has since been resolved.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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