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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
As officials inch closer to certifying primary election results in the race for California's next governor as well as the mayor of its largest city, frontrunners appeared to continue to emerge in two of the state's key races.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Los Angeles County election officials are expected to continue updating vote totals in the coming weeks before certifying the election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Based in London, the RJC is a global leader in auditing and certifying responsible jewelry, diamond and watch suppliers and manufacturers.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that protect the night sky and reduce artificial light.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Los Angeles County election officials are expected to continue updating vote totals in the coming weeks before certifying the election.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Based in London, the RJC is a global leader in auditing and certifying responsible jewelry, diamond and watch suppliers and manufacturers.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that protect the night sky and reduce artificial light.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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Every contribution must come with paperwork attesting to its source.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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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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The company also sells a backlit keyboard for a Surface Pro-like setup, enabling laptop-style use.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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And there were huge gaps in the JCPOA and the Obama nuclear deal in terms of actually verifying.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Never click suspicious links or provide personal information without independently verifying the source.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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While not guaranteeing success, this deep self-awareness is crucial for recognizing possibilities, offering a powerful lesson beyond typical leadership frameworks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Since launching three years ago, Producers United has set numerous campaigns to center the importance of the career producer, individuals responsible for identifying and developing content and guaranteeing safe, timely and on-budget production and delivery.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The buyer—identified in the document as Sunrise North LLC—gets an irrevocable power of attorney authorizing it to pursue claims in the athlete’s name, settle claims, amend claim forms and take other actions related to recovery.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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The case for purchasing the property was already losing momentum before Fisher raised Kimco’s position at the County Commission meeting held Tuesday solely to consider authorizing a $100 million bid.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Realize that Social Security needs time to verify and update the new deposit details so don’t close the first account until confirming the second account is receiving the funds.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The hours-long delay in confirming the shooting, however, has raised questions from at least two state lawmakers.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The suit alleges the group, known widely as WPATH, made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and that its members profited off the claims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier last week issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The directing duo hoped to examine the good intentions Banks and producers had, of turning the fashion industry on its head, empowering women and championing diversity, and the way those intentions evolved as the show moved through cycles.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Agutu is a vocal advocate for empowering Black creators and was invited to The White House by Jill Biden and Antony Blinken for its International Women of Courage event.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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