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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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Lo admits that working with Hodgson affirms his own masochism.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The ruling affirms a similar finding by a district court judge, which means the board’s decision to dismiss Van Pelt’s complaint is reversed and the matter is now remanded back to the board for further proceedings.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2023, after a push by Newsom, the state launched a program known as CARE Court that enables judges to mandate mental health treatment plans if people don’t voluntarily agree.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 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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On national security grounds, the regulation authorizes the censor to prohibit reporting or broadcasting any material that could reveal sensitive information or pose a threat to the country’s security interests.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The process fell under California Education Code Section 76001 and San Bernardino Community College District Board Policy 5011, which authorizes qualified K-12 students to enroll in college coursework.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
5 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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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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What’s clear is this law empowers the president to deploy tariffs for up to 150 days.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Certifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifies. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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