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 agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.
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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
While the association is not a certifying body, its standards are used by government agencies including the Forest Service.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 23 Feb. 2026
Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
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
While the association is not a certifying body, its standards are used by government agencies including the Forest Service.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 23 Feb. 2026
Beneath each image, a short caption describes the features of Loro Piana Royal Lightness, which has a dedicated label certifying its uniqueness.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas and Noel were later charged with falsifying records certifying the inmate counts had been completed.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
—Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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In the weeks that followed, a detailed account of a different captive’s story was read every Shabbat, attesting to a lingering collective grief.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Leo on Monday signed the decree attesting that Flanagan lived a life of heroic virtue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, enabling file syncing and sharing across devices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has been verifying citizenship as part of bringing state drivers into compliance with federal REAL ID requirements.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the order expected to be fought in the court system, Winfrey says her team's focus is to ensure that each Detroiter's voice is heard and properly counted by using affidavits verifying each voter and extending early voting hours for access.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Senate, by that time, had already left Washington, guaranteeing an extended shutdown.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bill Pugliano / Getty Images Whitmer declared a state of emergency for the three counties in the immediate aftermath of the storm, authorizing state resources for response and recovery efforts.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has perhaps been the most outspoken – doubling down on his condemnation of US strikes and his position of not authorizing the use of Spanish military bases or airspace for any activity relating to war in Iran.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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More recently, in a case from Tennessee, the Supreme Court ruled last year that states can ban gender affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone treatments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s missing is a full-day, clinically robust, age-affirming program for older adults with mental health conditions, embedded within a continuum of care.—
Crystal Hudson,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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To appease budget-conscious conservatives in the House, the Treasure Valley trio is taking the state out of the solution, simply empowering local governments to control rats — something Ada County officials previously said they weren’t allowed to do in Idaho.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer, however, will determine part of the future in international of a truly groundbreaking auteur-empowering TV production for which both HBO and Corral have come to be renowned.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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