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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
Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The approved Bureau of Reclamation environmental review puts Sites Reservoir in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Access can be limited to pre-approved individuals, permissions can be tailored by role or bidder, and activity reporting can help the seller (and its advisors) understand who is reviewing what—and how seriously.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Erica became an approved McDonald’s Owner Operator in 2014, and the Groen family owns dozens of McDonald’s locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The airline sells pre-approved carriers for $58 and charges a one-way carry-on fee of $125 per carrier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Takeya’s beloved cold-brew pitcher is coffee snob–approved and wallet-friendly.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Foods stored in non-approved plastic grocery bags, and the ceiling above the prep area was damaged and partially collapsing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Because the city took the case to trial, taxpayers will also likely have to foot the attorneys fees for the plaintiff — a figure that must be submitted and approved by the judge.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
House lawmakers approved their own legislation that would have banned eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, but Senate Republicans amended the bill to strike the House language and insert Klimesh’s bill instead.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
District staff who want to discuss a matter in a closed-door meeting were required to fill out a form ahead of time stating the reason, and it must be approved by the general counsel’s office, Batista wrote in a May 18, 2023, email to Leonardi.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same special meeting, the Twin Rivers Unified board approved an emergency set of guidelines should teachers authorize a work stoppage.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Nearly 75% of Venezuelans surveyed said the Latin American nation is moving in the right direction, and even supporters of former President Nicolás Maduro overwhelmingly approved of recent changes.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Once approved and settled, three elderly neighbors from the lower floor will turn their lives upside down.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Another $10 million could flow to Connecticut if a DHS bill is eventually approved.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Counting existing stock and re-ordering items from a pre-approved list.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The approved Bureau of Reclamation environmental review puts Sites Reservoir in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Access can be limited to pre-approved individuals, permissions can be tailored by role or bidder, and activity reporting can help the seller (and its advisors) understand who is reviewing what—and how seriously.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Erica became an approved McDonald’s Owner Operator in 2014, and the Groen family owns dozens of McDonald’s locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The airline sells pre-approved carriers for $58 and charges a one-way carry-on fee of $125 per carrier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Takeya’s beloved cold-brew pitcher is coffee snob–approved and wallet-friendly.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Foods stored in non-approved plastic grocery bags, and the ceiling above the prep area was damaged and partially collapsing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
The deal, if approved by a judge, would bring an end to a 2024 lawsuit filed against Epstein‘s former personal lawyer Darren Indyke and former accountant Richard Kahn, who are co-executors of Epstein‘s estate.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Because the city took the case to trial, taxpayers will also likely have to foot the attorneys fees for the plaintiff — a figure that must be submitted and approved by the judge.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
House lawmakers approved their own legislation that would have banned eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, but Senate Republicans amended the bill to strike the House language and insert Klimesh’s bill instead.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
District staff who want to discuss a matter in a closed-door meeting were required to fill out a form ahead of time stating the reason, and it must be approved by the general counsel’s office, Batista wrote in a May 18, 2023, email to Leonardi.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same special meeting, the Twin Rivers Unified board approved an emergency set of guidelines should teachers authorize a work stoppage.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Nearly 75% of Venezuelans surveyed said the Latin American nation is moving in the right direction, and even supporters of former President Nicolás Maduro overwhelmingly approved of recent changes.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Once approved and settled, three elderly neighbors from the lower floor will turn their lives upside down.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Another $10 million could flow to Connecticut if a DHS bill is eventually approved.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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That compares with some 90% of US households, official figures show.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to the union, 87% of nurses at Mount Sinai ratified their new contract, while 96% did so at Mount Sinai Morningside and 86% followed suit at Montefiore.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In general, any agreements to end a war must be signed by the presidents, and then they must either be ratified by parliaments or through a referendum.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Student organizer Claire Grandkoski said the walkout was not a sanctioned or affiliate school activity.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The organization operates a captive insurance company that provides player accident coverage for members participating in sanctioned events.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crews confirmed the animal was injured and turned it over to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for treatment, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bryant received credit for time spent in jail between his August 2025 arrest and the plea deal finalized four months later, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Dorgans were married in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 2021, according to court records.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If so, this fiction was similar to the one the British government had endorsed a year earlier, after Germany had invaded France and installed the collaborationist Vichy regime.—
Timothy W. Ryback,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the Fort Worth Police Association on Wednesday afternoon, various law enforcement associations from North Texas and around the state, including Fort Worth Congressman Craig Goldman and Mayor Mattie Parker, endorsed Cornyn.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In December, the city authorized payments of $5 million for AECOM’s first set of reports — which were originally due in mid-November — and an additional $3 million to the company for long-term recovery planning.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both officials were not authorized to be publicly named according to Moroccan government rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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