RECERTIFYING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

recertifying

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present participle of recertify

as in revalidating

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Ian Papautsky, a microfluidics researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago, says that Theranos’s public downfall and time in the spotlight create a strong case for validating scientific findings.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Despite these risks, organizations are rapidly funding AI initiatives before validating the data those initiatives depend on.

— Mark van Berkel, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of validating

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On Thursday, the Justice Department sued to block Alaska from certifying its Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department is suing to block Alaska from certifying a possible Democratic Senate victory if a second candidate named Sullivan remains on the ballot, setting up a federal-state clash.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifying

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The University Interscholastic League is one step closer to sanctioning girls high school flag football in Texas.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
In addition to sanctioning Brito and Epstein, Williams also ordered a copy of her order to be sent to the New York State Bar Association, of which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a member.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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Moreover, its lead in many technologies meant that the United States had much more to lose than to gain by legitimizing commercial spying.

— DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of legitimizing

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Hence, the National Players Basketball Association plans to talk with the NBA about ratifying the CBA to alter spending restrictions.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The European Union and the United States took one ultra-laborious step forward in ratifying their bilateral trade deal in late June.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Definition of ratifying

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Auburn’s trustees are asserting that their authority supersedes not only faculty expertise, but professional norms, disciplinary standards, and even accrediting bodies.

— Beth Davis Sramek, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
In September 2025, the schools announced plans to merge that became official in June after the universities’ accrediting agency approved.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of accrediting

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To support the transition, the council passed a resolution approving a grant agreement with The Recycling Partnership Inc.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Meloni moved quickly after the previous weekend’s looting and clashes, sending 500 additional soldiers to Milan and approving tougher penalties for minors involved in vandalism.

— Amanda Macias, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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