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
arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The city of Arlington also provides establishments with inspection score certificates, which assign a letter grade — A, B, C or F — to help customers see the results of the latest health inspection.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Microsoft and Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus have forged an agreement to establish a data center academy program where students can earn certificates for technical and trade skills that lead to jobs at data centers.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The certificates are sold to businesses that partner with Soil Capital and are each worth one metric ton of CO2 equivalent emissions reduced or removed, allowing these businesses to offset their carbon emissions.
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Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The certificates must be submitted to MDARD prior to transport, and any open wounds on the animals must also be noted on the certificates.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Beginning June 24, three certificates that cryptographically verify that each piece of firmware and software that loads during system boot will expire.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Going forward, songwriters and composers of new material on winning albums in most genre album categories will receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, bringing their recognition in line with producers and engineers.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Electronic certificates do not need to be surrendered.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
The city of Arlington also provides establishments with inspection score certificates, which assign a letter grade — A, B, C or F — to help customers see the results of the latest health inspection.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
Microsoft and Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus have forged an agreement to establish a data center academy program where students can earn certificates for technical and trade skills that lead to jobs at data centers.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The certificates are sold to businesses that partner with Soil Capital and are each worth one metric ton of CO2 equivalent emissions reduced or removed, allowing these businesses to offset their carbon emissions.
—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The certificates must be submitted to MDARD prior to transport, and any open wounds on the animals must also be noted on the certificates.
—
Dejanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Beginning June 24, three certificates that cryptographically verify that each piece of firmware and software that loads during system boot will expire.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Going forward, songwriters and composers of new material on winning albums in most genre album categories will receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, bringing their recognition in line with producers and engineers.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Electronic certificates do not need to be surrendered.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
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New bill aims to expand methadone access Today, two senators will introduce a bill that would expand access to methadone treatment by allowing doctors who hold board certifications in addiction medicine to prescribe it directly to patients for pickup at a pharmacy.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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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.
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If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended.
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According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Jean filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, and cited the same date as their date of separation.
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Court documents say Blakemore was a prolific drug trafficker for the Highs street gang, selling fentanyl at the intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in north Minneapolis.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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The luxury lines Seabourn and Silversea both offer expedition cruising (on top of their traditional cruise products), and the luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent also charters Ponant ships for expedition cruises to the polar regions.
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The company charters Explorer-class ships, limiting capacity to roughly 180 travelers.
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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.
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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Now, after 35 years, Grauer accredits much of the school’s success to Encinitas and the strong sense of community.
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The win validates Ferrari's bold investment, demonstrating their project is beginning to work.
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An emerging body of research validates my sense that surely not all social ties are beneficial.
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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