1
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
The judge in the case barred state officials from certifying the election, halting efforts to enact the new congressional map.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
California lawmakers hope to establish guardrails around how state agencies can use artificial intelligence and other technologies to speed up the delivery of public services, such as the approval of Medi-Cal applications and certifying nurse and teacher licenses.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
But landlord advocates, including Apartment Owners Association of California President Jeffrey Faller, say the bill could face legal challenges for denying landlords due process, as was the case for self-certifying COVID-19 hardship during the pandemic-era eviction moratorium.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The federation’s guidelines aren’t oriented toward certifying an entire state.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Florida Board of Medicine only recognizes physician board certification from the national certifying boards for the major medical specialties such as dermatology, plastic surgery and family medicine.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
California lawmakers hope to establish guardrails around how state agencies can use artificial intelligence and other technologies to speed up the delivery of public services, such as the approval of Medi-Cal applications and certifying nurse and teacher licenses.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
But landlord advocates, including Apartment Owners Association of California President Jeffrey Faller, say the bill could face legal challenges for denying landlords due process, as was the case for self-certifying COVID-19 hardship during the pandemic-era eviction moratorium.
—Amancai Biraben, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The city also launched the Small Business Advisory Board, which includes representatives from local chambers of commerce, construction associations, certifying entities, and city departments.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The federation’s guidelines aren’t oriented toward certifying an entire state.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Florida Board of Medicine only recognizes physician board certification from the national certifying boards for the major medical specialties such as dermatology, plastic surgery and family medicine.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some rappers have begun directly attesting to the fictional nature of their music.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The system reduces energy costs for hydrogen production while enabling the co-production of chemical feedstocks, thereby enhancing the economic viability of green hydrogen.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Quantum computers calculate in fractions of a second what would have taken classical supercomputers septillions of years, enabling us to create personalized pharmaceuticals and materials with extraordinary properties.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Part of the new study also included verifying Curiosity’s results with extensive testing in labs on Earth.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Zvi Reich called sources the cornerstones of journalistic activities such as detecting, researching, and verifying news.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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But plans changed when King and the Jackson Estate — which endorsed the project — were faced with a legal issue when a Jackson accuser who had a past settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be featured in a dramatization, objected.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iran has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) guaranteeing the right to transit passage, however, which complicates the legal questions.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adobe's board on Tuesday showed its own belief in the business outlook and the stock, authorizing a new $25 billion share repurchase program.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Kansas City passed an ordinance authorizing the City Manager Mario Vasquez to negotiate a deal with up to $600 million in public bonds and tax increment financing toward a new stadium.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Defense Blog reported that the system was tested in a live-fire scenario, confirming its ability to deploy armed drones during active operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Leonardi submitted a letter to the commissioner confirming her secretary used the credit card to buy the $150 ticket to the gala.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the Board of Governors adopted a systemwide Statement of Free Expression affirming that universities have a critical role in fostering divergent ideas and robust debate.—
Jason Jewell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Cascios spent decades defending and affirming Michael’s innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rabat has also been credited with empowering local women and youth through reading and fighting illiteracy, especially among underserved communities.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legal right spent decades empowering the presidency.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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