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as in affirms
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
experts certified the letter as indeed having been written by Abraham Lincoln
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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verifies
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
please bring in a doctor's note to certify that you were really sick
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Recent Examples of certifies
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.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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
Il Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano, which certifies San Marzano tomatoes, said on its website that the DOP certification also requires that the tomatoes are harvested by hand.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The statute allows for a single 30-day extension, but only if the president certifies that additional time is necessary to ensure the safe withdrawal of troops.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
In the pre-digital era, the RIAA — the trade organization which certifies gold, platinum, and diamond sales and streaming awards — simply tabulated the number of physical singles that were shipped to retailers.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Deciding to pause operations this year jeopardized Martin's accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission [HLC], an independent agency that certifies the quality of colleges and universities nationwide.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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
Il Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano, which certifies San Marzano tomatoes, said on its website that the DOP certification also requires that the tomatoes are harvested by hand.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The statute allows for a single 30-day extension, but only if the president certifies that additional time is necessary to ensure the safe withdrawal of troops.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
In the pre-digital era, the RIAA — the trade organization which certifies gold, platinum, and diamond sales and streaming awards — simply tabulated the number of physical singles that were shipped to retailers.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Deciding to pause operations this year jeopardized Martin's accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission [HLC], an independent agency that certifies the quality of colleges and universities nationwide.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifies
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At the same time, the resolution affirms Southern Baptists’ hope for Jews’ conversion to Christianity.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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However, in cases where disclosure can impede care, the medical community affirms the right to adolescent confidentiality.—
Sunaya Krishnapura,
STAT,
10 June 2026
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Bringing production geographically nearer to headquarters enables speedier time to market, closer collaboration and less chance for transportation disruptions.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Technology enables scale, but human-to-human connection drives outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This program verifies magnet performance before the parts are locked into the main reactor.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The agency said the State Brand Inspector, which verifies livestock ownership through brands, and multiple county sheriff’s offices are investigating incidents of cattle shot and killed in Jerome and Gooding counties.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The runaway success of the Toyota Prius in 2004-2008 attests to this.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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While Congress reauthorizes the legal framework that allows for the collection of the communications, a secretive court known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court authorizes the government to conduct the surveillance programs under certain parameters for up to a year.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The bill specifically authorizes financial damages, because under current law, plaintiffs can only obtain injunctions that prevent future or ongoing violations, the summary said.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Research in Frontiers in Psychology confirms that self-aware leaders make sharper decisions under pressure, sustain stronger teams and outlast peers across market cycles.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirms 1 person killed During a news conference, Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed that one person was killed.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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So state law essentially guarantees that results in close races can’t be known for weeks.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Judge Nelson’s concerns are unfounded, as Kalshi and its confederates—Robinhood, Coinbase, and the CFTC—are not relying solely on the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act update to substantiate their claim that the CEA empowers the CFTC to regulate betting on the outcomes of sporting events.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The directive also empowers a team within the sheriff’s department to screen complaints from inmates and others to determine whether the complaints should be investigated by the Public Integrity Division.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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