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as in attributed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
accredits his good choice of movies to reading a reviewer who seldom steers him wrong
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
thus far the board has refused to accredit the school
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Recent Examples of accredited
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The food manager’s certificate was expired, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food handler’s course and some rice wasn’t being held at a safe temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
World Class Academy is an accredited 501(c)(3) high school based in White Salmon, Washington.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The official language is self-assessments and third-party assessments, conducted by accredited assessors.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new multidisciplinary platform is a treasure trove of information and includes a comprehensive, accredited training program, the Perimenopause Certificate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
CEng requires an accredited Master’s degree, significant professional experience, and evidence of leadership and innovation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of protestors made up of largely of local political and grass-root groups, and a smattering of accredited festival guests, marched across the Venice Lido on Saturday in support of Palestine and to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Some accredited investors have 'no freaking clue' Even investors who already qualify as accredited could welcome, and benefit from, such a test, experts say.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Teams should look for courses offered by reputable organizations, such as those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
—Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The good news for students is that the institution and all degree programs remain fully accredited.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Merrillville preschool program accredited The Merrillville Community School Corp’s.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Licensed investment professionals can also qualify as accredited, having passed either the Series 7, 65 or 82 exams.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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How CalKIDS worksCalKIDS Scholarships can be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and career training programs across the country.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The food manager’s certificate was expired, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food handler’s course and some rice wasn’t being held at a safe temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
World Class Academy is an accredited 501(c)(3) high school based in White Salmon, Washington.
—Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The official language is self-assessments and third-party assessments, conducted by accredited assessors.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new multidisciplinary platform is a treasure trove of information and includes a comprehensive, accredited training program, the Perimenopause Certificate.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
CEng requires an accredited Master’s degree, significant professional experience, and evidence of leadership and innovation.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of protestors made up of largely of local political and grass-root groups, and a smattering of accredited festival guests, marched across the Venice Lido on Saturday in support of Palestine and to denounce Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Some accredited investors have 'no freaking clue' Even investors who already qualify as accredited could welcome, and benefit from, such a test, experts say.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It is designed exclusively for opticians, and features interactive workshops on practice growth, technical skills and industry trends, alongside accredited continuing education.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Teams should look for courses offered by reputable organizations, such as those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
—Hany Demian, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The good news for students is that the institution and all degree programs remain fully accredited.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Merrillville preschool program accredited The Merrillville Community School Corp’s.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Licensed investment professionals can also qualify as accredited, having passed either the Series 7, 65 or 82 exams.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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McGhee attributed last year’s new county funding for Children of Inmates to recognition of the charity’s strong track record.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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The quality, consistency, presentation and experience Macallan offers to its customers is what has enabled it to become so desirable.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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That enabled the attackers to perform Kerberoasting, a form of attack that Wyden said the attackers used to pivot from the contractor laptop directly to the crown jewel of Ascension’s network security.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Robby Soave delivers his radar on the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death and the push by conservatives to fire people who have spread misinformation about and applauded his death.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mosby filed a motion to vacate Syed’s conviction in September of 2022, which a judge approved.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Touches such as pre-stamped postcards at each stop, insider list’s of the best restaurants in Stockholm, pop-up birding on deck with the staff member who is also a certified naturalist, or bringing a local composer on board for an evening performance.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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About 34 percent of cotton now comes from certified sources, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In that vacuum, Republicans have often ascribed political bias as the motivation without providing concrete evidence to back it up, said Stevenson, the debanking expert.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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Several have authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID vaccine and/or have required insurers to cover the cost.—
Jaimie Seaton,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Derek praised the dance as impressive and said that Scott looked comfortable during the side-by-side sections.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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