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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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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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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
Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
To offer bachelor’s degrees, however, participating colleges would need to first develop a program and curriculum, have their programs approved by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education, then have the program accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Essentially, the legislation would allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degrees to students, provided the schools meet certain conditions and have their programs approved and accredited by the appropriate state bodies.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The company is accredited by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which guarantees the use of recycled materials throughout the production chain.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
They will be audited for compliance by independent third-party auditors accredited by the RJC.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Institutions of higher education must be accredited to gain access to federal money for student financial aid.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This program is the first worldwide accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board for an inspection plan that integrates functional safety, cybersecurity, AI safety, and regulations into one unified framework.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2025
At the moment, nearly 150 facilities across the country are accredited by the group, with two in Michigan.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
To offer bachelor’s degrees, however, participating colleges would need to first develop a program and curriculum, have their programs approved by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education, then have the program accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Essentially, the legislation would allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degrees to students, provided the schools meet certain conditions and have their programs approved and accredited by the appropriate state bodies.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Choose a company accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and check online reviews from the Better Business Bureau and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—Víctor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
The company is accredited by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which guarantees the use of recycled materials throughout the production chain.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
They will be audited for compliance by independent third-party auditors accredited by the RJC.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
Adjective
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Background The certified neighborhood program had just been finalized, so that Dixon Trail was the first community building to that standard, notes an IBHS spokesperson.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As Carney reminds us, expert curation by a certified professional is what separates a truly worthwhile wine club from one that falls flat.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The statement was attributed to a consensus of seven of the board’s nine members; all five Democrats supported it along with Republicans Brittany Carr and Tim Newton.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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While generative AI has indirectly contributed to more efficient scalability, similar contributions can be attributed to other industries.—
Suvarna Krishnan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dirk Nowitzki, in attendance, applauded him.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Once the petitions are approved, residents will have 75 days to gather additional signatures.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the women’s team ultimately got approved with 810 of a possible 894 votes.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More than 100 of the state’s licensed home insurers, including the CSAA, USAA and the Interinsurance Exchange, are defendants in an April lawsuit accusing the companies of colluding to drop policyholders and force them onto the FAIR Plan in order to reduce their claims exposure.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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According to officials, Sawicki was a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Infinity Integrated Counseling and Spa Services, LLC, in Avon.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Columbia University Apartheid Divest ascribed the crackdown to outside pressure.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many persons believed the shock was due to an explosion, but investigation developed that no explosion had occurred and the tremors were finally ascribed to an earthquake.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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