RECERTIFIED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

recertified

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past tense of recertify

as in reapproved

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However, a majority of those instructors are certified to teach a different grade level or subject area, said Jeff Smith, the program director for teacher certification at the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Sep. 2026
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) says it will be certified without requiring additional underground nuclear testing.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of certified

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Like other death row dramas including Clemency, Just Mercy and Dead Man Walking, this film questions whether there’s really that big a difference between murderous cruelty and state-sanctioned capital punishment.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
During that period, Kremlev began taking part in meetings of the ultra-nationalist pro-Putin biker gang, the Night Wolves, which were later sanctioned by the United States for their role in Russia’s invasion of Crimea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

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That vision was validated by unanimous approval from competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions worldwide, who agreed this deal is pro-competitive, pro-consumer and pro-worker.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026
The strongest candidates would then be validated at USA Rare Earth’s research and development facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, before potentially being incorporated into the company’s processing flowsheets.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of validated

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The agreement, which spans from August 1 through July 31, 2030, still needs to be ratified.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Associate membership doesn't currently exist as a formal category under EU treaties, and any such arrangement would need to be created and ratified by member states.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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Vionic sneakers are looking particularly chic for fall in an array of colors and patterns, and the brand is podiatrist-recommended and Oprah-approved.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
If the settlement is approved, attorney fees, payments to chief litigants and other expenses will be distributed first.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
The Peruvian system has a solid institutional foundation that was legitimized over time and is supported by the Peruvian public.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of legitimized

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At the time when the show was canceled, Meloni accredited the fans for the longevity of his character Elliot Stabler.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Armstrong said the sanctuary was accredited over the summer by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the world's largest plant conservation network.

— Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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