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to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approved
Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, Messer said the Planning Department would like to see the city use the land as a pilot for the Portfolio Homes program — a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Would Eugène Viollet-le-Duc have approved?
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
If approved, the legislation would establish licensing requirements for home contractors — something Maine currently lacks.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Once a standardized design is approved, the company intends to implement a manufacturing process that allows for the creation of many identical units.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
In New York, where Suhovsky teaches, the state Board of Regents recently approved a requirement that students in kindergarten through 12th grade receive personal finance education.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Confronted with larger workloads and a shrinking headcount, AI — both the kind officially approved by companies and more surreptitious uses — has made its way via support staff into essential Hollywood workflows, including the creative development process.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal must still be approved by a judge.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Governors must notify the IRS that their state will participate and designate approved scholarship organizations.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead, Messer said the Planning Department would like to see the city use the land as a pilot for the Portfolio Homes program — a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kelly Wachel, the district’s chief communications officer, told The Star that Park Hill is unsure what a second, broader limit to property tax revenue could mean for their schools if approved by voters.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Would Eugène Viollet-le-Duc have approved?
—David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
If approved, the legislation would establish licensing requirements for home contractors — something Maine currently lacks.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Once a standardized design is approved, the company intends to implement a manufacturing process that allows for the creation of many identical units.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
In New York, where Suhovsky teaches, the state Board of Regents recently approved a requirement that students in kindergarten through 12th grade receive personal finance education.
—Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Confronted with larger workloads and a shrinking headcount, AI — both the kind officially approved by companies and more surreptitious uses — has made its way via support staff into essential Hollywood workflows, including the creative development process.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The deal must still be approved by a judge.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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The official Instagram account for the restaurant chain states that the offer is dine-in only.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth’s street designation was honorary, meaning the street’s official street name did not change.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect immediately, the shipyard said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That last contract, ratified in 2023, expired last summer, and the new one comes after a year of bargaining.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sanctioned vessel could provide enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for nine or 10 days as Cubans endure devastating blackouts and shortages.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their divorce was finalized in December 2016.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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School board candidates endorsed by the group struggled in elections, and rival liberal groups rose up to compete for power in America's suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bianco previously endorsed the judge during his 2022 election campaign, and the two share political advisers and overlapping donors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s also been little, if any, crossover for MLB teams to the affiliate networks, once again because of the expense and number of games, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk publicly about the confidential registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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