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as in ascribing
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 enabling
to give official or legal power to
took a course that accredited her to teach first aid
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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
generally accredited as the finest American dramatist of the postwar generation
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as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
thus far the board has refused to accredit the school
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Recent Examples of accrediting
Though framed as a request for information, Levine’s letter signals that Florida’s campaign against accrediting bodies — once focused on general university oversight — is expanding into medicine, one of the most tightly regulated sectors of higher education.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Some Republican states are pushing to reduce the American Bar Association’s long domination in accrediting law schools.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
The bill provides a new definition of an accrediting agency.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Feisel also was involved with ABET, the organization responsible for accrediting engineering programs.
—Amanda Davis, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2025
But a school can’t go a decade without checking in with the accrediting body, which is why there are other reports, including an interim report midway through the cycle.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Neither the accrediting agency nor the university specified which specific financial issues led to the probation.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The school’s last review by the accrediting body was a decade prior, in 2015.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Mattson has previously said the museum is working toward ending its probationary status with the national accrediting organization.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Some Republican states are pushing to reduce the American Bar Association’s long domination in accrediting law schools.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
The bill provides a new definition of an accrediting agency.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Feisel also was involved with ABET, the organization responsible for accrediting engineering programs.
—Amanda Davis, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2025
But a school can’t go a decade without checking in with the accrediting body, which is why there are other reports, including an interim report midway through the cycle.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025
Neither the accrediting agency nor the university specified which specific financial issues led to the probation.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The school’s last review by the accrediting body was a decade prior, in 2015.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Mattson has previously said the museum is working toward ending its probationary status with the national accrediting organization.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrediting
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Wednesday’s verdict in Los Angeles on the ninth day of jury deliberations shows the difficulty of ascribing how much social media is to blame for youths suffering varying degrees of distress.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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The actress is cautious in ascribing too much power to her position.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, enabling file syncing and sharing across devices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, some progressive allies rushed to denounce Israel’s military response while either praising or refusing to condemn Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and leading the country, an Iranian official said today, attributing his absence from public view to security concerns.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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For Koch, the surge of people attributing consciousness to their chatbots is no amusing matter.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.—
AUDREY McAVOY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Accrediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrediting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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