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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
And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.
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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
Upon completion of the assessment, the company submits it to IEEE Conformity Assessment, which certifies the product and issues the certification mark.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2025
Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.
—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
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
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
Upon completion of the assessment, the company submits it to IEEE Conformity Assessment, which certifies the product and issues the certification mark.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2025
Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.
—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
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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In the current moment, when transgender people are treated as a political symbol, Plett’s work re-affirms the daily, the human, and the relational.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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While that same sun will always rise in the East and set in the West, the work of these artists affirms that each new day is ours to make anew — no matter what sorrows may lay behind us.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This technology enables radars to observe moving targets from multiple angles, capturing more dynamic information to determine their attributes – and even distinguish potential decoy drones from the actual attackers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the brand is ClimeCo certified, which verifies a product’s full lifecycle carbon footprint and gives a path forward for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the department verifies a high-risk situation, the bill instructs it to assign the case as Priority I, meaning the child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, and DHW takes action immediately, according to department guidelines outlined in the Idaho Child Protection Manual.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Still, 21 pages of notes in his book attests to the work Crawford put into the project over the course of a year.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Charlie’s mother, Lucy, attests to her bank account feeling the rise of the analog economy.—
Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The license, posted to the US Treasury website, applies only to Russian crude and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of March 12 and authorizes those shipments through April 11.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The proposal also authorizes the sports authority to appoint an executive director who would serve at the body’s pleasure and receive compensation as approved by the State Finance Council, which consists of the governor and legislative leaders.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Federal prosecutors last year subpoenaed Kansas City for contracts between City Hall and the leader of a local nonprofit that works to combat homelessness, a revelation that confirms a key focus of an ongoing criminal investigation.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Responding only confirms to the scammer that your number is active.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The referendum contains a ban on hotels and lodging at the beach, which guarantees that, despite the opposition’s assertions, the beach will never be privatized.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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None of this guarantees that Cuellar or Gonzalez will win in November.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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And it has been understood that the Constitution empowers presidents to act quickly in an emergency.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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This approach empowers operators to move beyond reactive purchasing and build enduring supply chain resilience, even amid ongoing global disruption.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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