certificates 1 of 2

plural of certificate
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of certificate

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Recent Examples of certificates
Noun
For the June Costco shipments with ornamental plants, vehicles arrived at the retailer without certificates. Lizzie Kane july 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The technology firms have resolved the challenge of timing through the use of renewable energy certificates, but, in my experience, year-long offsets are not adequate in meeting the current standards. Junaid Ali, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Secure Boot certificates began expiring near the end of June, putting some machines at risk. Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 All participating children receive certificates, congratulating them on participation or meeting those goals. Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 2 July 2026 Those certificates are mandatory for closing estate matters and claiming life insurance benefits, so don’t assume one office handles both. William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 The University of Idaho already has several certificates programs in AI, including those in machine learning, robotics automation and engineering. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2026 In his office, diplomas and academic certificates crowd the walls. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said. arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
  • So an aspiring welder can complete a welding program, pass a test, become certified, and get to work on a job – then add more certifications over time to become ever more employable.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The drone business boom Last year, Thunder Tiger’s Overkill drones became the first from an Asian company to qualify for the Pentagon’s Blue Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Cleared List, which certifies commercial drones for use by the US military.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
  • If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The documents say the company plans to build seven pump stations, three of them located on federal land managed by the agency.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The suit, filed in Illinois’ federal district court in May, alleges that Thomas appropriated Karant’s images without attribution or consent, according to court documents obtained by Hyperallergic.
    News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Cape Verde Green Card permits holders to live in Cape Verde with no set time-in-country requirement.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The industry now builds the rooms, charters the shuttles, and saves the yacht seats.
    Taylor Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The company charters Explorer-class ships, limiting capacity to roughly 180 travelers.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
    Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Now, after 35 years, Grauer accredits much of the school’s success to Encinitas and the strong sense of community.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Jim said the announcement further validates Broadcom's strategic relationship with Apple, but stressed that investors should not treat it as new information.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • These entities were created independently to help with regulation; however, no single authority validates their requirements.
    John Bou, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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