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
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
But the women’s team ultimately got approved with 810 of a possible 894 votes.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The deal had to be approved by Madrid’s general assembly in September 2019 — which was after the 2019-20 Liga F season had started.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez and Lore did not have all the money secured when the deal was initially announced and approved by fellow NBA owners.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The House approved repeal bills in 2023 and 2024, but the measures did not get through the Senate.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Once the petitions are approved, residents will have 75 days to gather additional signatures.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
But the women’s team ultimately got approved with 810 of a possible 894 votes.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Lawmakers at the Capitol have said they are focused on how to lower utility costs for customers, while balancing the state’s climate goals, and have questioned why the Public Utilities Commission approved a series of rate increases for PG&E last year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The deal had to be approved by Madrid’s general assembly in September 2019 — which was after the 2019-20 Liga F season had started.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
Rodriguez and Lore did not have all the money secured when the deal was initially announced and approved by fellow NBA owners.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The House approved repeal bills in 2023 and 2024, but the measures did not get through the Senate.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Verb
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With June official visits complete, dominoes could start falling quickly for uncommitted players in the Class of 2026.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The day William’s adoption was finalized was one of the most emotional and defining moments of Bramlett's life.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gray and Duarte’s roles were reversed in 2022, however, when the Republican defeated the Democrat by 564 votes in a race that was not finalized until early December.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This commission had not approved nor endorsed a data center, and all were in favor of starting a process through a request for public offering back in December of last year, with the full knowledge that a data center might be the potential use.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine has already endorsed the proposal, though analysts suggest Putin may hesitate while Russian forces maintain battlefield momentum.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Does that mean Kidd has accepted the Mavericks are the Red Sox in that scenario?—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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While walk-ins are accepted, larger groups must book in advance.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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