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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 certificate
Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Platinum plan: Same benefits as Gold, plus spaying/neutering, urinalysis and blood testing, and flea, tick and heartworm protection, as well as $25 for health certificates.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Amy Gardner, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
And in contrast to the handwritten vaccine certificates that Americans must keep safe, Indians can download their proof of vaccination at any time, alongside an outsize photograph of Modi to remind them who deserves their grateful votes.
—Vinay Sitapati, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
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Noun
All finalists received a certificate and will have their photos shared on all Charlotte Observer digital, print and social media platforms.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
Platinum plan: Same benefits as Gold, plus spaying/neutering, urinalysis and blood testing, and flea, tick and heartworm protection, as well as $25 for health certificates.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
After the call, campaign officials circulated language to add to the Pennsylvania elector certificates to be submitted to Washington asserting that the votes were intended to count only if Trump prevailed in litigation in the state.
—Amy Gardner, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
And in contrast to the handwritten vaccine certificates that Americans must keep safe, Indians can download their proof of vaccination at any time, alongside an outsize photograph of Modi to remind them who deserves their grateful votes.
—Vinay Sitapati, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificate
Noun
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This can include transportation fees and health certifications required for travel.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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If a prosecutor’s discovery compliance is later successfully challenged, the time between certification and challenge is retroactively counted against the prosecution.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This past year, more than 400 classic vehicles, restored and certified, were accepted.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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If any candidate wins at least 50% of the vote in the April 8 election, they could be sworn in as soon as results are certified.—
Emily Alvarenga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While the foundation’s physical building wasn’t completed until 2000, one of her first acts as founder, in 1988, was chartering a plane to fly 110 children from East St. Louis to New York City for the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Flyers seeking to avoid the havoc of large and crowded airport terminals without having to pay to charter an entire jet could be subjected to more scrutiny due to new rules issued last week by the Transportation Security Agency.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The commission has found that in the past some accounts have been permitted to lag and the group is of the opinion that all bills should be paid promptly as the plant belongs to the citizens and a profit should be made.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While drinking is permitted, members are never to become visibly intoxicated.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Under Serbian law, the resignation must be ratified by the Parliament, which now has 30 days to either select a new government or call for a snap election.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Only three — Iran, Yemen and Libya — have not ratified or updated their portion.—
Thais Lopez Vogel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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More than 6,000 media members from 26 countries were accredited to cover the Super Bowl last year in Las Vegas.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Many teacher education programs and professional accrediting agencies require coursework in diversity and/or multicultural education that could be impacted by this order.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In addition, Vanguard’s decision to lower its fees further validates BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s push into faster-growing opportunities like private markets.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Athena — which is Intuitive Machines' second lander — aims to validate resource prospecting, mobility, and communications infrastructure in the Mons Mouton region, a tall mountain near the moon's south pole.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The takeover of Goma is yet another territorial gain for the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebel coalition, which includes the M23 armed group – sanctioned by the United States and the United Nations.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Madrid will also not sanction a January loan unless something dramatic happens.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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