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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Starting Monday, Boeing and the FAA will issue the airworthiness certificates on alternate weeks.
—Seattle Times, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Occupation / Former restaurateur Education / GED certificate Family / Single with four sons
Lauren Boebert was first elected to Congress in 2020 in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
How to make the move: Germany’s skilled worker visa allows certain individuals with a qualifying degree or certificate a six-month window to search for employment in their area of qualification.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
Verb
The Fed instead holds gold certificates corresponding to the value of the Treasury’s holdings, and credits the government with dollars in return.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Starting Monday, Boeing and the FAA will issue the airworthiness certificates on alternate weeks.
—Seattle Times, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
Noun
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The new partnership will combine Breaking Through the Lens’ funding and mentorship for underrepresented filmmakers with Stage 32’s online education and certification programs.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the election Once polls close and every vote has been submitted to the Jackson County and Kansas City election boards, the results of Tuesday’s election will go into effect as soon as its results are certified by the two election boards.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The carryall’s German calfskin leather is Leather Working Group–certified, meaning it’s made responsibly and sustainably, and this fabric is further elevated through the powers of its corresponding Italian suede trim, which makes all those formal edges gloriously softer.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because Nodus was chartered in Puerto Rico as an international bank, its deposits were not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute was chartered in 1877 with a goal of providing teacher training and quality education for African Americans.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Production workers DreamWorks Animation have officially ratified their first union contract since unionizing with the Animation Guild and the Motion Picture Editors Guild last year.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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While undoubtedly a step forward, the agreement has not been ratified by either country.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a statement, Martin’s Terra development firm and the owner of the Seaquarium business, the Dolphin Company, said the aquarium will be accredited but will not have marine mammals.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Neither the accrediting agency nor the university specified which specific financial issues led to the probation.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead, validate, empathize with and be curious about their feelings and perceptions.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chatbots tend to be agreeable, helpful, and validating which makes interactions feel rewarding for users.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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William is totally bewildered and frustrated that it’s being sanctioned.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing his Miami Hurricanes football star teammate in 2006 want prosecutors sanctioned — or the murder case dismissed — after a key witness, who state prosecutors believed was dead, was found alive by an ESPN reporter.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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