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as in to guarantee
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 to enable
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in to verify
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 certify
There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
These headphones are Hi-Res certified, with highly flexible silk diaphragms that extend up to 40kHz for exceptional treble clarity and thumping bass.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
The estate has been LIVE certified since the program’s early years, and the vineyard manager notes that the chemistry permitted under the certification is designed to be non-toxic to surrounding offsite habitats.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Graf on Monday also declined to certify a subpoena from the defense that would have required the witness to give live testimony, after the witness’s attorney refused to accept service.
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Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
These headphones are Hi-Res certified, with highly flexible silk diaphragms that extend up to 40kHz for exceptional treble clarity and thumping bass.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
The estate has been LIVE certified since the program’s early years, and the vineyard manager notes that the chemistry permitted under the certification is designed to be non-toxic to surrounding offsite habitats.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Graf on Monday also declined to certify a subpoena from the defense that would have required the witness to give live testimony, after the witness’s attorney refused to accept service.
—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certify
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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In March, Zoox struck a partnership with Uber to make its robotaxis available through its ride-hailing app in Las Vegas, enabling it to reach a wider potential customer base.
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These online collaborations have enabled Schultz to think more deeply about how weaving is a technology.
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Astronomers could now search the cosmos for such events, the discovery of which would help verify Fuller's model.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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Chicago would have been the largest city in the Northern Hemisphere without a bus hub, and Greyhound could have moved its Midwest hub to Indiana where reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare are criminalized.
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The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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But that refurbishment, authorized by a National Park Service contract in April, is only the latest in a saga of repairs, cleaning and improvement efforts that dates back more than 50 years.
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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Immigration attorney Morella Aguado, who is not involved in Avila's case, confirmed one of her clients was also transferred out of Krome.
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If the underlying model behind an agent can be identified and attested, then trust no longer has to rest on the interface alone.
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And as many police officers will attest, those investments make policing more effective, not less.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a 90-day state of emergency, empowering the military to clear road blockades that have cut off La Paz and other cities from fuel and food.
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Ironically, Warsh’s decision to drop forward guidance may empower the other 18 members of the Fed’s rate-setting committee, Pearkes said.
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“Certify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certify. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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