1
as in attesting
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 enabling
to give official or legal power to
certified her as a teacher
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as in verifying
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 certifying
In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that will have a direct role in certifying future elections.
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Miles Parks, NPR, 4 May 2026
Within hours, a Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying those results.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The judge in the case barred state officials from certifying the election, halting efforts to enact the new congressional map.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
California lawmakers hope to establish guardrails around how state agencies can use artificial intelligence and other technologies to speed up the delivery of public services, such as the approval of Medi-Cal applications and certifying nurse and teacher licenses.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
But landlord advocates, including Apartment Owners Association of California President Jeffrey Faller, say the bill could face legal challenges for denying landlords due process, as was the case for self-certifying COVID-19 hardship during the pandemic-era eviction moratorium.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Miles Parks, NPR, 4 May 2026
Within hours, a Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying those results.
—Dallas Morning News, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The judge in the case barred state officials from certifying the election, halting efforts to enact the new congressional map.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
California lawmakers hope to establish guardrails around how state agencies can use artificial intelligence and other technologies to speed up the delivery of public services, such as the approval of Medi-Cal applications and certifying nurse and teacher licenses.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
But landlord advocates, including Apartment Owners Association of California President Jeffrey Faller, say the bill could face legal challenges for denying landlords due process, as was the case for self-certifying COVID-19 hardship during the pandemic-era eviction moratorium.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some rappers have begun directly attesting to the fictional nature of their music.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The science is getting better, enabling more organs to be used from patients who die older, sicker or further from a hospital.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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In the ’90s, the blockbuster sales of two flea-and-tick medications, Frontline and Advantage, demonstrated untapped demand, and then intensified that demand by enabling new levels of indoor intimacy between dogs and people.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and local election officials will now be tasked with verifying whether the campaign collected enough signatures.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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The bureau recommends logistics companies take thorough security measures like independently verifying shipment requests and pickups using secondary methods prior to releasing any loads, as well as implementing multi-channel verification for identities.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2026
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The warehouse becomes a secure vault guaranteeing the bank that the wheels exist, are in good condition and match the pledge register.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Most states had been authorizing marijuana for medical use even before the rescheduling, and nearly half of all states also say recreational use is OK.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Wilson initially refused to appear in court, declining to be transported from jail and prompting a judge to issue a rare warrant authorizing authorities to use force to bring him in, KTTV reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The website instructs guests not to go to the airport, confirming that the airline carrier has officially shut down and all flights are cancelled.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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On Tuesday, May 5, the Mahwah Health Department issued a health alert on social media, confirming that a beaver had tested positive for rabies and that those bitten were receiving treatment.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, the Legislature has also passed bills barring trans women and girls from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rabat has also been credited with empowering local women and youth through reading and fighting illiteracy, especially among underserved communities.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legal right spent decades empowering the presidency.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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