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
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Information technology certificates, on average, left students $20,839 behind similar Texas peers who did not enroll in college after five years.
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Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The University of Idaho already has several certificates programs in AI, including those in machine learning, robotics automation and engineering.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
In his office, diplomas and academic certificates crowd the walls.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The county also increased the cost of farm labor contractor and pest control operator certificates from $25 to $60.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
Microsoft and Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus have forged an agreement to establish a data center academy program where students can earn certificates for technical and trade skills that lead to jobs at data centers.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The certificates are sold to businesses that partner with Soil Capital and are each worth one metric ton of CO2 equivalent emissions reduced or removed, allowing these businesses to offset their carbon emissions.
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Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Those certificates are mandatory for closing estate matters and claiming life insurance benefits, so don’t assume one office handles both.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Information technology certificates, on average, left students $20,839 behind similar Texas peers who did not enroll in college after five years.
—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The University of Idaho already has several certificates programs in AI, including those in machine learning, robotics automation and engineering.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
In his office, diplomas and academic certificates crowd the walls.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The county also increased the cost of farm labor contractor and pest control operator certificates from $25 to $60.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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arkansasonline.com,
21 June 2026
Microsoft and Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus have forged an agreement to establish a data center academy program where students can earn certificates for technical and trade skills that lead to jobs at data centers.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
The certificates are sold to businesses that partner with Soil Capital and are each worth one metric ton of CO2 equivalent emissions reduced or removed, allowing these businesses to offset their carbon emissions.
—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certificates
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So an aspiring welder can complete a welding program, pass a test, become certified, and get to work on a job – then add more certifications over time to become ever more employable.
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Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
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The drone business boom Last year, Thunder Tiger’s Overkill drones became the first from an Asian company to qualify for the Pentagon’s Blue Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Cleared List, which certifies commercial drones for use by the US military.
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If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Kai Poma plans to conduct cultural and archaeological resource studies and environmental surveys and then prepare a resource management plan for the property, according to planning documents.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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New Mexico The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) currently permits athletic participation based on a student's gender identity.
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The industry now builds the rooms, charters the shuttles, and saves the yacht seats.
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The company charters Explorer-class ships, limiting capacity to roughly 180 travelers.
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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.
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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Now, after 35 years, Grauer accredits much of the school’s success to Encinitas and the strong sense of community.
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As noted earlier, once a target complies, the malware validates it locally through the PAM API.
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Their solution helps design secure cloud architecture, generates compliant code, and continuously validates systems, promising cost savings and enhanced protection against machine-speed attacks.
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“Certificates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificates. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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