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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
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.
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Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The nation’s legislators were gathered inside, certifying Biden’s election.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The commission's responsibilities include licensing and certifying health care facilities, from nursing homes to birthing centers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Borrowers can help their case by annually certifying their employment with an eligible public service employer and by maintaining records of their loan’s eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
His job, which he is required to do even though he is not being paid, includes certifying aircraft systems for controllers to use.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Martin brought the issue of the state’s Supreme Court’s possible involvement in certifying the 2028 presidential election results to the table.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Alexia Aston, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The law notes that local officials are not responsible for determining whether victims meet all of the qualifications for a U visa, and instead are only responsible for certifying the applications.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The nation’s legislators were gathered inside, certifying Biden’s election.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The commission's responsibilities include licensing and certifying health care facilities, from nursing homes to birthing centers.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Borrowers can help their case by annually certifying their employment with an eligible public service employer and by maintaining records of their loan’s eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments.
—Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
His job, which he is required to do even though he is not being paid, includes certifying aircraft systems for controllers to use.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Martin brought the issue of the state’s Supreme Court’s possible involvement in certifying the 2028 presidential election results to the table.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for certifying
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At his clinic, the licensor, posing as a patient, received a vaccine card attesting to her vaccination without ever being offered a shot, prosecutors said.—
Jessica Schreifels,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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The current requirement includes attesting on the form, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is an American citizen.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Nov. 2025
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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Even if Iran agreed on a limit to its ballistic missile capabilities, verifying its compliance would present an additional set of challenges, Lamson said.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Skubal won a precedent-setting arbitration hearing against the Tigers, guaranteeing him a $32 million salary in 2026 after Detroit proposed $19 million.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And now the Senate is in recess, guaranteeing no funding compromise for DHS for at least a week.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Trump relaunched his effort to boost the coal industry last April, signing an executive order authorizing the administration to produce energy with coal and prioritize its growth.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The agency released a statement confirming the purchase but failed to disclose the site location.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those fears, coupled with the manager airing his frustrations publicly and confirming his intention to leave when his contract expires in the summer, played a significant part in driving their approach to the mid-season market.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just how big is the risk that Rady Children’s Health will lose all federal funding if the court grants a temporary restraining order forcing the medical provider to resume gender-affirming care in San Diego and Orange counties?—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bernthal plays doomed Sonny, who’s hoping to pay for his lover’s gender-affirming operation; his longtime pal and costar on The Bear plays volatile Sal, the loneliest guy in the world.—
Jenny Lumet,
Vanity Fair,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Certifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certifying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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