as in certifications
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificates
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
And some of the best hotel credit cards provide free night certificates as an ongoing perk.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
However, some airlines might require health certificates and vaccination records, and international requirements can vary, too.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The amount varies, depending on the state or local government that issues the certificates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The fashion institute received 200 applications for the inaugural cohort of 15 students, who started in October and received certificates of completion in February, said Jacqueline Jenkins, the executive director of the school’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Idaho sold 5,655 lifetime certificates from 2021 through 2025, according to Idaho Fish and Game data provided to the Idaho Statesman, which includes hunting, fishing, and combo lifetime license.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
People should never click through browser alerts warning of untrusted TLS certificates.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
It's being paid for with TABOR timeout dollars, a general fund loan, capital impact fees and certificates of participation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Instead of being able to source certificates on an annual basis, companies would have to find clean energy that is operating at the same time and in geographical proximity to their own operations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
And some of the best hotel credit cards provide free night certificates as an ongoing perk.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
However, some airlines might require health certificates and vaccination records, and international requirements can vary, too.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The amount varies, depending on the state or local government that issues the certificates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The fashion institute received 200 applications for the inaugural cohort of 15 students, who started in October and received certificates of completion in February, said Jacqueline Jenkins, the executive director of the school’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Idaho sold 5,655 lifetime certificates from 2021 through 2025, according to Idaho Fish and Game data provided to the Idaho Statesman, which includes hunting, fishing, and combo lifetime license.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
People should never click through browser alerts warning of untrusted TLS certificates.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
It's being paid for with TABOR timeout dollars, a general fund loan, capital impact fees and certificates of participation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
Noun
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There is now a backlog of nearly 19,000 merchant mariner credentials – representing roughly 10% of the entire workforce – along with roughly 5,000 medical certifications.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The world’s largest scuba-diving organization, which has issued more than 31 million certifications since 1966 and trains roughly three-quarters of the world’s divers, is using its global network as a force for change.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the pre-digital era, the RIAA — the trade organization which certifies gold, platinum, and diamond sales and streaming awards — simply tabulated the number of physical singles that were shipped to retailers.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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All residential outdoor burn permits across San Diego County will be suspended beginning next month, Cal Fire officials said Friday.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These are foundational principles of any healthy democracy, and the result in this case validates that belief.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, this latest shakeup in the race seemingly validates Steyer’s decision to spend massively in order to boost himself.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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