as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
submitted the required certifications
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Recent Examples of certifications
New bill aims to expand methadone access Today, two senators will introduce a bill that would expand access to methadone treatment by allowing doctors who hold board certifications in addiction medicine to prescribe it directly to patients for pickup at a pharmacy.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
And so there's a little bit of a debate going on right now about the degree to which Americans' safety is going to be in danger depending on how these secretive courts rule about extending or renewing other certifications.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Look for the skills, software, certifications, responsibilities, and qualifications that appear repeatedly.
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Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And though there are no tariffs imposed on British goods entering the EU, there is a raft of non-tariff barriers, such as cumbersome customs paperwork, border certifications, and visa restrictions.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
With numerous gold and platinum certifications, Earth, Wind & Fire has won six Grammys, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and has sold more than 90 million albums.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Sourcing marketers are focusing heavily on semantic modeling—ensuring their product catalogs, material certifications and white papers are clean, structured and easily digestible for AI crawlers.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
And so there's a little bit of a debate going on right now about the degree to which Americans' safety is going to be in danger depending on how these secretive courts rule about extending or renewing other certifications.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Look for the skills, software, certifications, responsibilities, and qualifications that appear repeatedly.
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Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
And though there are no tariffs imposed on British goods entering the EU, there is a raft of non-tariff barriers, such as cumbersome customs paperwork, border certifications, and visa restrictions.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
With numerous gold and platinum certifications, Earth, Wind & Fire has won six Grammys, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and has sold more than 90 million albums.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization, which establishes the best practices for counseling gambling addicts and issues certifications to professional therapists, lists just 17 people in Colorado who have received certification.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Sourcing marketers are focusing heavily on semantic modeling—ensuring their product catalogs, material certifications and white papers are clean, structured and easily digestible for AI crawlers.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifications
certificates
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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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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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“Certifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifications. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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