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
Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Digital badges might certify just a few hours of online study, while professional certificates can encompass three to eight full academic courses.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The food manager and food handler certificates had expired, some beans were stored at an unsafe temperature and the can opener was dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Business registrations will soon cost $363 for new certificates in Poway compared to $115 previously and increase to $309 for non-Poway new certificates.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Seven students received certificates in pharmacy tech or veterinary assistant.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
This bill modifies the sales-in-error regulations to create a new category for any current outstanding certificates to be automatically declared in error, meaning those sales will be reversed, tax buyers will be refunded and the process will restart under the new statute.
—Jenna Schweikert, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Digital badges might certify just a few hours of online study, while professional certificates can encompass three to eight full academic courses.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The food manager and food handler certificates had expired, some beans were stored at an unsafe temperature and the can opener was dirty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Business registrations will soon cost $363 for new certificates in Poway compared to $115 previously and increase to $309 for non-Poway new certificates.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Seven students received certificates in pharmacy tech or veterinary assistant.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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This can include college courses, certifications or credential programs, the SNAP Employment & Training program, local job preparation courses, and similar initiatives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Between 2019 and 2025, 55 Colorado law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices reported receiving 1,368 requests for U-visa certifications, according to records kept by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Verb
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However, in that second ruling, the court left open the possibility that map could be blocked in the near future, if Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins officially certifies the more than 305,000 signatures submitted to prompt a referendum on the ballot.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Per the charging documents and jail records, Moore is being held without bail at the Clackamas County jail.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Users can review calendar schedules, access documents, and interact with workplace data through voice commands and touch controls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Sylvie and Suzanna lock into a stalemate on the subject until Sylvie finally permits a nun named Sister Claudine to shuttle the girl between Manhattan and Hillcrest.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That’s because of an NBA rule that permits a team from not holding a first-round pick in consecutive drafts.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The company charters Explorer-class ships, limiting capacity to roughly 180 travelers.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An operator executes action, validates its outputs and handles the downstream consequences across the operational architecture.—
Raju Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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For the companies, the Pentagon provides reliable revenue and validates the technology’s high-stakes utility.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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