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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
Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.
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Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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
After the state board certifies Michigan's statewide presidential results, the governor must issue a certificate with the names of the state's presidential electors at least six days before the electors convene.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
The first candidate appeals that decision, but the other candidate's lawyers flood the court system with delay-inducing filings before the appeals courts can rule, and the governor certifies Georgia's electors for the second candidate when the deadline arrives.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Lawrence's 2025 budget transmittal letter, signed by the interim city controller Nagila, certifies the city will continue funding body cameras, despite the lack of a line item.
—Michael McDaniel, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
The manufacturer should provide a certificate that certifies the amount of CBD that is in the product.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Sustainability is also a hallmark of the brand and in 2021, Kujten obtained the Sustainable Fibre Alliance ranking that certifies a company’s respect for the environment and social responsibility.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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
After the state board certifies Michigan's statewide presidential results, the governor must issue a certificate with the names of the state's presidential electors at least six days before the electors convene.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
The first candidate appeals that decision, but the other candidate's lawyers flood the court system with delay-inducing filings before the appeals courts can rule, and the governor certifies Georgia's electors for the second candidate when the deadline arrives.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Lawrence's 2025 budget transmittal letter, signed by the interim city controller Nagila, certifies the city will continue funding body cameras, despite the lack of a line item.
—Michael McDaniel, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Oct. 2024
The manufacturer should provide a certificate that certifies the amount of CBD that is in the product.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Sustainability is also a hallmark of the brand and in 2021, Kujten obtained the Sustainable Fibre Alliance ranking that certifies a company’s respect for the environment and social responsibility.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifies
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This can become problematic when a chatbot affirms concerning behaviors, beliefs, or activities.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her insider’s view of that transition affirms what others since have revealed about Biden’s mental composition.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The program is part of a federal statute known as 1357(g), which enables state and local governments to assist the federal government with specific immigration tasks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That data enables Meta to infer what users might buy.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mud Jeans has become the first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, a certification that independently verifies durability, repairability and recyclability in textiles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Domain Controller verifies the TGT and builds a service ticket.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Producers who ship nursery stock out of regulated areas to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate that attests to the fact that their product is free from the box tree moth.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the pocked bark attests, the lawn with its trees and shrubs has certain draws for birds, at least during the day.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first release of The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll confirms the intrigue involved in a Week 7 Big Ten matchup of undefeated teams led by breakout transfer quarterbacks.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the steel construction guarantees to serve as a safeguard against sparks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Community coming together Township Supervisor Scott Bennett said if anyone wants to financially help the victims of the shooting, the Victim Compassion Fund set up through the EGLA credit union guarantees that 100% of the funding will go to victims.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The organization empowers young people to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing and is active in 75 countries.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pluto shifting direct in Aquarius on October 13 empowers your sector of intimacy, emotional healing, and shared resources.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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