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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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The Supreme Court’s decision affirms a 2024 ruling from State Bar Judge Yvette Roland that Eastman be prohibited from practicing law.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The State affirms its strong commitment to the safety of the Northglenn community and to the successful working relationship with city officials regarding the Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) homes.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This method enables the layer-by-layer assembly of atomic structures under extreme oxidation conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The one nation that could restrain his worst impulses — us — enables them instead.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Doing so within 30 days of receiving the validation notice typically pauses all collection activity while the collector verifies the debt.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 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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As Moyes attests, there are small improvements that can be made — at home and on the road — but the fact that Everton’s boss is disappointed with a loss against the champions-in-waiting shows how close his side was to providing the perfect away performance.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 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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In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also authorizes City Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, Emerson polling – conducted after Swalwell dropped out – largely confirms that Steyer, rather than Porter, is the most likely recipient of former Swalwell voters.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before the vote, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, a Wilmington Democrat, said the judge’s order confirms the board’s hands are tied.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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The contract guarantees $10 million – a $7 million salary in 2027, with a $3 million buyout if the Dodgers do not exercise a $10 million club option for 2028.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.—
Lori Smith,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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While this empowers patients to take charge of their health, the results come without explanations, often leaving patients with more questions than answers.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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