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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct.
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Ultrasound can also reach deeper into the brain than any other non-invasive technology, enabling it to target important deep brain structures.
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.
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If a debt collector reaches out, start by verifying the debt, understanding which benefits are protected and learning your rights under federal law.
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This shift makes verifying human presence and agent accountability the new bottleneck, rather than just AI intelligence.
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He was expected to return to his starting role at cornerback this season, but Dan Campbell was guaranteeing nothing.
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These multi-year deals set which products and how much of each companies buy from Micron, guaranteeing revenue over the life of the contract.
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Late Saturday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statement declaring a disaster emergency in response to the Snyder Fire –– authorizing the deployment of the Colorado National Guard to support response efforts.
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The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process.
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Following two landmark rulings from the state’s high court affirming the new maps, as well as directives from Missouri’s secretary of state and attorney general, local election boards, including the KCEB, prepared August ballots to account for the changes to voters’ districts.
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This means empowering domain experts with low-code tools, seamlessly integrating diverse AI models and data sources, and establishing traceable, sanctioned AI paths to manage unsanctioned use.
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With no deals available to get real value back for Randle, Connelly decided to make a move that would prioritize empowering the team’s young core over finding help from outside of the team.
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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