as in certifications
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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Recent Examples of certificates
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Several training certificates from various institutions.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Schools in the state awarded 21,005 postsecondary CTE certificates and associate degrees during the 2023-2024 academic year.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Eighty-nine applicants from thirty-seven countries received their certificates of citizenship.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
What will not be available at launch are historical data such as permits and licenses issued before July 25, as well as certificates of occupancy and older planning cases.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Speak With Leaders And Other Employees Resumes and certificates can’t prevent disruption, but listening can.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates and failed to follow its quality system.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The suit alleges that Burks applied for certificates of occupancy for his remaining floating homes, the only county requirement at the time, before supervisors approved the new rules.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Several training certificates from various institutions.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Schools in the state awarded 21,005 postsecondary CTE certificates and associate degrees during the 2023-2024 academic year.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Eighty-nine applicants from thirty-seven countries received their certificates of citizenship.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
What will not be available at launch are historical data such as permits and licenses issued before July 25, as well as certificates of occupancy and older planning cases.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Speak With Leaders And Other Employees Resumes and certificates can’t prevent disruption, but listening can.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates and failed to follow its quality system.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The suit alleges that Burks applied for certificates of occupancy for his remaining floating homes, the only county requirement at the time, before supervisors approved the new rules.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
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Further certifications can be expected in the next few months with final trials on the Fujian’s ability to integrate with the PLA Air Force and Rocket Force likely to come next spring, Schuster said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Solidaridad reports just 35 out of 100 companies provide detailed information on the breakdowns of their cotton certifications, and only 29 disclosed the total amount of cotton in their supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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If a pope dies, the person who certifies his death is the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who currently is Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Film work and a professorship of professional practice at Rutgers University extend her resume, which certifies Tanowitz as one of the busiest dance makers on the scene today.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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President Joe Biden also faced scrutiny after documents were discovered at his Delaware home, but special counsel Robert Hur declined to bring charges, citing insufficient likelihood of conviction.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Court documents said Hernandez Santana fired one gunshot towards the ABC10 station and three shots into the station.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Front-end administration automatically enrolls the voter at the Department of Motor Vehicles and permits them to opt out during the process.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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While the Kansas City Chiefs receiver still has three more weeks left to serve on a six-game NFL suspension tied to a multi-vehicle crash in Dallas in March 2024, reaching the halfway point of the penalty permits him to return to the building in a limited capacity.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms further validates Fortinet's leadership and suggests durable competitive advantages.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Bottom Line for IT Leaders The acquisition validates the developer productivity insights market and confirms the maturation of these tools from niche analytics platforms to essential enterprise infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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