as in favors
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approvals
The actionable guide has practical approaches to streamline development approvals, simplify design standards, build infill on existing infrastructure, plan for density, partner for housing solutions, and use new construction techniques.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Octapharma went by the codename Project Palmetto Rock as details emerged about its plans through city and county approvals related to the project.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Medicare will handle approvals, process claims and pay pharmacies, according to Medicare Rights Center.
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Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The approvals allow the project to advance to its next phase.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
After having seen clients with months of delays, recently Akimoto has some clients who filed to renew their DACA protection in April and May and got their approvals within six weeks.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Lineage also urged government agencies to promptly address permitting or other approvals necessary to begin the cleanup.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Those requests would have comprised approvals for payments to various experts to review and interpret evidence, in addition to billable hours filed by his attorneys Anne Taylor, Jay Logsdon and Elisa Massoth.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Octapharma went by the codename Project Palmetto Rock as details emerged about its plans through city and county approvals related to the project.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Medicare will handle approvals, process claims and pay pharmacies, according to Medicare Rights Center.
—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The approvals allow the project to advance to its next phase.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
After having seen clients with months of delays, recently Akimoto has some clients who filed to renew their DACA protection in April and May and got their approvals within six weeks.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Lineage also urged government agencies to promptly address permitting or other approvals necessary to begin the cleanup.
—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Those requests would have comprised approvals for payments to various experts to review and interpret evidence, in addition to billable hours filed by his attorneys Anne Taylor, Jay Logsdon and Elisa Massoth.
—
Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
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Money goes in, favors come out.
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Vegas did themselves hardly any favors in the second period, recording just three shots on goal.
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Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings.
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Tallulah Gorge State Park Along the border between Georgia and South Carolina sits Tallulah Falls, a small town abounding in natural blessings.
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Lasher, who represents the Upper West Side, amassed a long list of endorsements from prominent New York Democrats.
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Those endorsements have angered parts of Mamdani's coalition.
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Roy is among the Republicans that frequently withhold their votes to extract demands from GOP leadership.
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The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.
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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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