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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
Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while experts say there is no major disruption of supply, recent market surges have interrupted the process of acquiring, melting and certifying the quality of these commodities before they can be entered into official warehouses.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The nation’s legislators were gathered inside, certifying Biden’s election.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
And while experts say there is no major disruption of supply, recent market surges have interrupted the process of acquiring, melting and certifying the quality of these commodities before they can be entered into official warehouses.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The nation’s legislators were gathered inside, certifying Biden’s election.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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At his clinic, the licensor, posing as a patient, received a vaccine card attesting to her vaccination without ever being offered a shot, prosecutors said.—
Jessica Schreifels,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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The current requirement includes attesting on the form, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is an American citizen.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Nov. 2025
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The closed bipolar cell allowed simultaneous oxidation at one end and reduction at the other, enabling wireless actuation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The discovery process, Johnson explained, includes verifying that these sites have high percentages of hydrogen as shown in the earlier rock samples.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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The World team was hampered when stars Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic sat out their team’s second game, verifying the new all-star format is not perfect, just better.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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For seven years, hemp products have flooded stores throughout the state without regulations guaranteeing their quality or safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ten percent of apartments will go to veterans or municipal employees, with 5% being set aside for those with mobility challenges and 2% for those with visual and hearing access needs, guaranteeing equity among hardworking New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds.—
Donovan Richards,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trump relaunched his effort to boost the coal industry last April, signing an executive order authorizing the administration to produce energy with coal and prioritize its growth.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The start of the final round of women's curling round-robin matches will be delayed by 25 minutes, with World Curling confirming the snow in Cortina is causing delays for the teams to reach the venue.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Just days after our story ran, an internal memo was leaked from Audi confirming that the next-gen TT—the all-electric corporate cousin being developed on the same platform as the Porsches—is still on.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026
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Removing access to gender affirming care leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among transgender youth.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming care for minors.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The company has built the protocols and personnel empowering owners to maintain standards, preserve privacy, and realize efficiency without altering the identity of the home.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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