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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
Kendrick Calfee
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Rememore’s Key Services Plastic Surgery Rememore offers a range of cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover and breast augmentation surgery, performed by experienced surgeons in accredited hospital environments.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
CalKIDS Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, computer equipment, and other qualifying expenses at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and career training programs across the country.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Petrillo, the Italian campaign member, said after 2017, the number of accredited schools to train Neapolitan pizza makers increased by more than 400%.
—Paolo Santalucia, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
After Rainey’s termination, UT’s accreditor put its status as an accredited university on probation, Nicar said.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Beyond these capabilities, organizations can also look for accredited reviews and successful assessments of CSPM platforms to make a decision.
—Wyles Daniel, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
That kind of support is no longer optional at accredited cancer centers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
The sessions will be conducted in English without Japanese interpretation and are restricted to TGFM participants, invitees and accredited press.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is one of 15 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that house sloth bears.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
They are also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Martin could reapply to become accredited.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Today more than 4,770 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 42 countries and regions are accredited by ABET.
—Regina Samson, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Shalom is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Federal law states that anyone helping veterans prepare initial claims for disability benefits must be accredited by the VA and that the service must be free.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
Over 860 media were accredited to the LFF and attended press and industry screenings of 160 films.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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The zoo also participates in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, which aims to help ensure giraffe populations in accredited facilities remain genetically diverse and stable.
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To be eligible, private schools must be accredited and have been in operation for at least two years.
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Travelers who want to witness the eclipse in the only certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the path of totality can head to Tāhuna Glenorchy on New Zealand’s South Island.—
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Reputable dealers invest in verification equipment and maintain relationships with certified refiners and mints.—
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The idea is attributed to Polish-American physicist Stanislaw Ulam, who worked on the development of the atomic bomb and proposed the general framework for NPP in 1946.—
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Stephenshaw attributed that to the LAO’s assumption that there could be a future stock market downturn, which the state does not incorporate into its financial forecasts.—
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
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Venezuela isn’t solely to blame for America’s drug crisis, but Maduro protected, enabled, and profited from criminal networks trafficking drugs across the Western Hemisphere.—
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The Indivisible Project, a nonprofit group that led protests against Avelo Airlines, on Thursday applauded the carrier's move to end its contract with DHS.—
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The union representing flight attendants for Avelo applauded the end of the ICE flights.—
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If approved, new local sales taxes in Olathe would pay back the stadium bonds instead of going toward other local government functions.—
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The county has approved the extra occupancy at Harvest Farm through March of this year.—
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The nonprofits check providers’ enrollment with their licensed capacity, review thousands of monthly attendance sheets, validate signatures and verifications of employment and eligibility and compare providers’ rate sheets to invoices, among other things, McDougal said.—
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In the 1980s, there were more than 6,000 licensed shrimpers working in Louisiana.—
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The loss may be ascribed to poor judgement but with no bad intent.—
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Hanging coffins have historically been ascribed to the ancient Bo ethnic group, believed to have disappeared after the Ming Dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644 and leaving questions about its history.—
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The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.—
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Since the Palisades Fire, 17 positions have been authorized for hire.—
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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