1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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2
as in to entitle
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
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Recent Examples of authorize
The staff spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk publicly.
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Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The officer was shot in the shoulder, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In February, members voted 90% in favor of authorizing a strike, with 75% of the unit participating, according to the union.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Last month, Disney requested an investigation to sort out Paul’s and Mortensen’s differing accounts of the February incident, according to people close to the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive situation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Song, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The officer was shot in the shoulder, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In February, members voted 90% in favor of authorizing a strike, with 75% of the unit participating, according to the union.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Last month, Disney requested an investigation to sort out Paul’s and Mortensen’s differing accounts of the February incident, according to people close to the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive situation.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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His skills enable him to offer advanced, minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic midface and ponytail facelifts, which aim to produce natural-looking outcomes while minimizing visible scarring.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bill would create a $5 million fund to help provide money for those services, which advocates say are essential to giving students with disabilities the public education they’re entitled to.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Passengers who are automatically rebooked by the airline on a different flight should remember that if the new itinerary doesn’t work for them, they are entitled to a full refund to the original form of payment under federal regulations.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Mar. 2026
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The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the Indian Land panhandle continues to fill in, transitioning once rural farmland into a bustling community, more new homes than ever are being approved in the middle and southern parts of the county.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Irvine Councilmember Treseder urged Orange County cities to join the Orange County Power Authority, a Community Choice Aggregation program that empowers local government to control how and where electricity is purchased.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only sustainable path forward is to empower folks to get around by other means, reducing congestion for those who prefer to drive.—
Ian Hembree,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Heat, which has needed to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons, needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The reality is that almost any pitch in deGrom’s arsenal could qualify for this list, but given the exceptionally high response rate for one in particular, his four-seam fastball is the winner.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Parliaments in Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina have ratified the deal that links more than 700 million people and accounts for 25% of global gross domestic product.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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If the agreement is ratified, the first 4% of the wage increases would be paid retroactively to July 1 of last year, Ward said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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For men, black tie permits a suit or a tuxedo, while white tie demands the black tailcoat and white bowtie brief as explained above.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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The notice does not indicate whether online participation will be permitted.—
Jess Huff,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed last week that the Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional federal funding for the Iran war.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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