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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
Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
It’s been accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and the BBB.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The creation of Travel Tuesday is accredited to Hopper, a travel platform used by millions globally.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
For the first time, the festival has also been accredited by BAFTA, meaning that films selected for HollyShorts will be eligible to submit to the BAFTA awards.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Fish served as part of the program is accredited by the Marine Stewardship Council, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, or Responsible Fisheries Management, which require third-party audits and standards for traceability.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
For example, Alloy Market is accredited by the BBB and the Bucks County, Pennsylvania Weights & Measures Department.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
These schools might not be accredited.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 12 Oct. 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission defines accredited investors as individuals with net worths of at least $1 million — excluding the value of their primary residence — either individually or with their spouse or partner.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
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The release notes that Ringo was the second-oldest living harbor seal in North American zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and far surpassed the 23-year median life expectancy of harbor seals living in human care.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
It’s been accredited by the American Association for Debt Resolution and the BBB.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The creation of Travel Tuesday is accredited to Hopper, a travel platform used by millions globally.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
For the first time, the festival has also been accredited by BAFTA, meaning that films selected for HollyShorts will be eligible to submit to the BAFTA awards.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Fish served as part of the program is accredited by the Marine Stewardship Council, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, or Responsible Fisheries Management, which require third-party audits and standards for traceability.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
For example, Alloy Market is accredited by the BBB and the Bucks County, Pennsylvania Weights & Measures Department.
—Brandon Aversano, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
These schools might not be accredited.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 12 Oct. 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission defines accredited investors as individuals with net worths of at least $1 million — excluding the value of their primary residence — either individually or with their spouse or partner.
—Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accredited
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Beauty Behind the Madness, which turned him from a rising talent to a certified hitmaker, is about to celebrate two full years, or 104 weeks, somewhere on the roster.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Thompson worked as a certified public accountant at accounting firm PwC, according to his biography on networking site LinkedIn.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The decline was primarily due to an 11% drop in net interest income, which the bank has attributed to higher funding costs as customers have migrated to higher-yielding deposit products.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This decision follows years of advocacy by environmental groups alarmed by the butterfly's dwindling numbers, largely attributed to climate change and habitat loss.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two more partial skulls, one in New Zealand and one in Chile, later enabled scientists to confirm a brand-new species.Lex Harvey, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents grocery and other food industry workers, applauded the court's decision.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The board approved all of them, although some were only approved with amendments.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Had The Onion's bid been approved, Jones would have been kicked out of his studio and would have had to start rebuilding his audience and his brand from a back-up studio.Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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With expert tips from licensed professional counselor Jenet Dove, here’s how to connect with distant family members during the holidays while upholding your boundaries.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some two dozen states have, in the past decade, passed right-to-hunt amendments that preserve the fundamental right for licensed hunters to pursue game and fish.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Data collected in the late 1800s and early 1900s suggested different races have different lung capacities, a phenomenon researchers ascribed to innate biology rather than social, economic or environmental factors.Cassandra Willyard, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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This is all to say that the problems often ascribed to climate change are fundamentally problems of poverty.Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
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Highlight the method used to confirm each script is authorized.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The official wasn’t authorized to disclose information about the investigation and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Accredited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accredited. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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