as in ratified
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
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather, employees simply enroll in any courses from four pre-approved universities and the cost is covered.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Bathroom regulations for government buildings Texas Lawmakers approved legislation regulating which bathrooms people use in government buildings, sending the bill to Abbott.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
That may be about to change, since lawmakers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital, have not approved funding to address the transit agency’s budget shortfall.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After the first vaccine was approved for a particular disease, subsequent studies for newer, better vaccines were no longer tested against placebo and were tested against the existing vaccine.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
There is great risk in potentially vilifying one of the most prescribed medications that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved and determined to be safe and effective for the treatment of mental illness, Brendel said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
If approved by the chamber next week, the map will head to the state Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Whitney/Strong is partnering with Sources of Strength, one of the few groups approved by the Ohio legislature to work in public schools.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The move came a few months after the FAA, which licenses commercial rocket launches, approved in May for SpaceX to conduct as many as 25 Starship test flights a year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Retailers that sell any non-approved items could face a fine of $1,000 per day per product.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather, employees simply enroll in any courses from four pre-approved universities and the cost is covered.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
On Thursday, a Missouri House special committee on redistricting approved a plan, 10 to 4 along party lines.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Bathroom regulations for government buildings Texas Lawmakers approved legislation regulating which bathrooms people use in government buildings, sending the bill to Abbott.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
That may be about to change, since lawmakers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital, have not approved funding to address the transit agency’s budget shortfall.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After the first vaccine was approved for a particular disease, subsequent studies for newer, better vaccines were no longer tested against placebo and were tested against the existing vaccine.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
There is great risk in potentially vilifying one of the most prescribed medications that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved and determined to be safe and effective for the treatment of mental illness, Brendel said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
If approved by the chamber next week, the map will head to the state Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Whitney/Strong is partnering with Sources of Strength, one of the few groups approved by the Ohio legislature to work in public schools.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
The move came a few months after the FAA, which licenses commercial rocket launches, approved in May for SpaceX to conduct as many as 25 Starship test flights a year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Verb
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By the end of the novel, that opening line has been both called into question and ratified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drivers and budtenders at Ascend Cannabis Provisions in Grand Rapids ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 406 two years ago.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Camilla wasn't the only royal who had official duties on Thursday.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And like any sanctioned economy, the results were predictable.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Police did not appear to look into the possibility of Kohberger going on a non-sanctioned visit that weekend, which would have been while he was enrolled at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That plan has not yet been finalized or made public.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its curators said their proposal for the pavilion was finalized in January, two months before the government announced its move to adopt more metal scaffolding in construction.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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O’Connell updated a city ordinance that required immigration enforcement to be reported to his office, and endorsed The Belonging Fund, which provided aid to families affected by the raids.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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With Friday’s vote, the board endorsed Levine Cava’s flat property-tax rates.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under the measure, which the legislature is considering this week, doctors, pharmacists and others authorized to prescribe the drugs to end a pregnancy could leave their name off the prescription label.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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In June, grocery workers in at least five states authorized strikes in an escalating series of labor actions against Albertsons and Kroger, which included some Safeway stores.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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