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adjective

as in certified

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accredited

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verb

past tense of accredit
1
as in attributed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else accredits his good choice of movies to reading a reviewer who seldom steers him wrong

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2
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to took a course that accredited her to teach first aid

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3
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation

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4
as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory thus far the board has refused to accredit the school

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Recent Examples of accredited
Adjective
Congolese authorities are investigating the funding and have restricted operations to 25 accredited organizations, amid reports that frontline workers have gone unpaid. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Sites could use the next test in that order only when testing at the higher level is not reasonably available through an accredited laboratory. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The National Transportation Safety Board is assisting as an accredited representative for the United States. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Over the past 15 years, amid the rise in fintech, new companies aimed at everyday, non-accredited investors have sprung up. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The number of accredited professionals is important, of course, as is the event’s international character, but the real assessment does not end on 2 October. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 More than 160 Ladders parents have gone on to become accredited substitute teachers, and about a dozen so far now have professional educator licenses. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Rohit signed up to work for the delivery company using a Social Security number and completed a background check through an accredited provider, a DoorDash spokesperson told CNN Monday. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
However, a 2024 survey of 384 facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer found that only 1 in 5 programs estimated that most of their eligible patients receive survivorship care. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026 The Vatican signaled that preparations were proceeding by publishing on Friday the names of journalists accredited to travel on Leo’s plane. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The employer is, however, refusing to become London Living Wage accredited. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 In Arkansas, private schools participating in the voucher-like program have to be accredited or working toward it, which often requires creating curriculum and school handbooks. — Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 5 Oct. 2026 And what of her plans, if any, now that she’s accredited in the kitchen? — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The American Camp Association lists 119 accredited all-boys camps nationwide. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 At the time when the show was canceled, Meloni accredited the fans for the longevity of his character Elliot Stabler. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 Armstrong said the sanctuary was accredited over the summer by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, the world's largest plant conservation network. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
  1. certified
  2. attributed
  3. enabled
  4. applauded
  5. approved
  6. licensed
  7. ascribed
  8. authorized
Adjective
  • These remain part of its development strategy rather than a range of certified aircraft.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Gill estimates the average cost for custom, certified flood panels for a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home is somewhere in the neighborhood of $22,000.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • The voter apathy was attributed by observers to a general mistrust in politicians.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Jessica Medcalf, who oversees animal welfare in textiles at Four Paws, attributed the shift to the availability of alternatives and growing awareness of what the organization considers gaps in down certification.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of attributed
Verb
  • Her refusal to be silent enabled her to transform her personal story into a global movement for justice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In a new memoir, the legendary reporter names a parade of confidential sources who enabled monumental scoops in The Washington Post and his blockbuster books.
    — Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of enabled
Verb
  • Caruso applauded Bass’ support for McDonnell at Tuesday’s event.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Fans sang along, waved their glowing lightsticks and, remarkably, applauded when the videos ended.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of approved
Adjective
  • But there are actually a lot of similarities between the department store and Fanatics Commerce, the merchandising arm of the licensed sports platform.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Brown is a licensed realtor and co-owns a family real estate business.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of licensed
Verb
  • Because humans have to have an explanation for everything, every result is ascribed to some kind of intent, process, or approach, as opposed to the inherent variability of baseball.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The circumstances of Saint Michael’s help while the pilgrim labored and delivered in the ocean were markedly different from those in the miracle ascribed to the Virgin.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ascribed
Verb
  • The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won't include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won’t include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to reporters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorized

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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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