CREDENTIALED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

credentialed

verb

variants also credentialled

past tense of credential

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.

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It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
After 16 days in detention, the government had approved the petition for Wilber’s release.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of approved

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This comes after Arison was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class last year.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Now that Gallagher, 59, and Collins, 75, stand to run into one another when they’re inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall, Collins is speaking out.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Definition of inducted

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Jimmy, an 18-month-old German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix from Europe, is certified in apprehension and the detection of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Those venues are certified by The Broadway League, the trade association for the Broadway industry, and each one has a minimum of 500 seats.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

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After the talks ultimately failed to result in a deal, Newsom endorsed the idea of a national wealth tax instead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Less than a year into his first term, Mamdani endorsed and campaigned for three progressive candidates, including two democratic socialists, in the New York state Democratic primary races for the House of Representatives.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of endorsed

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Of about 5% of hospitals globally that have international patient departments, Stephano estimated less than 1% are internationally accredited.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Money Metals Exchange reputation and customer experience Money Metals Exchange holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and has been accredited since 2011.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of accredited

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There were 55 wolves confirmed alive and nine wolf packs by the end of 2025, according to Fish and Wildlife’s annual wolf report.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of confirmed

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The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
By late February, Sinokor controlled about 150 very large crude carriers, according to industry estimates — nearly 40% of the global fleet that wasn’t either sanctioned or tied up on long-term leases or regular routes.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of sanctioned

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