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
Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
These firms presented themselves with slick websites, strong branding, and often falsely used certificates from the HMRC to appear legitimate.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The other two options, which do not rely on property taxes, include alternative revenue source bonds and debt certificates.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
One of the winners of the certificates?
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Public colleges offering two-year degrees and skilled-trade certificates were—and still are—a launchpad to a stable middle-class life.
—Jim Farley, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Since then, new information and analysis have become available, including the issuance of nine additional certificates since February 2024.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
These firms presented themselves with slick websites, strong branding, and often falsely used certificates from the HMRC to appear legitimate.
—Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The other two options, which do not rely on property taxes, include alternative revenue source bonds and debt certificates.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
One of the winners of the certificates?
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
Public colleges offering two-year degrees and skilled-trade certificates were—and still are—a launchpad to a stable middle-class life.
—Jim Farley, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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From online courses and certifications to mentorship and stretch projects, there are more ways than ever to level up.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bedding that has certain certifications, such as Oeko-Tex, GOTS, or GOLS will earn extra points, as these indicate that the goods are free of harmful chemicals.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Aug 31 on the 2000 block of Millvale Court, according to court documents.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a Chinese readout of a meeting with Xi on Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev affirmed support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan, and signed documents for cooperation on AI.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Federal Circuit's most recent decision validates this concern.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Extract more value by using a solution that validates rebates and incentives, monitors customer contract compliance and prevents revenue leakage.—
Suresh Kannan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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