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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
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Injectable aesthetic use is considered off-label/investigational and potentially contra-approved (opposite of approved use).
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the pro-approved solution for at-home styling is to opt for a multistyler tool.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Parliament’s formal authorization on Friday came a day after lawmakers from both sides agreed that the government could sign the deals in advance, even if spending reviews were not approved in time.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The decision was approved unanimously by the school’s board Thursday after officials said the Lincoln high school program has struggled with low enrollment and ongoing budget deficits.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Before his arrival, his partner filed two petitions in December 2009 under a dual-filing strategy, a fiancé petition and an alien relative petition, both of which were approved in April 2010, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the bishops approved the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, which proposed 10 priorities to accompany Latino Catholics.
—Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The board on Tuesday also approved some amendments to agreements between the county and several outside organizations that received portions of the county’s federal pandemic relief funds — organizations like PADS of Elgin and Suicide Prevention Services of America.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Senate approved these changes Friday — the last day of the regular legislative session — many said they were disappointed that the public could be kept in the dark about these projects.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
ServiceNow approved a $5 billion buyback earlier this year.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Injectable aesthetic use is considered off-label/investigational and potentially contra-approved (opposite of approved use).
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the pro-approved solution for at-home styling is to opt for a multistyler tool.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
From 2023 to 2025, the Israeli government approved nearly seventy settlements.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Parliament’s formal authorization on Friday came a day after lawmakers from both sides agreed that the government could sign the deals in advance, even if spending reviews were not approved in time.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The decision was approved unanimously by the school’s board Thursday after officials said the Lincoln high school program has struggled with low enrollment and ongoing budget deficits.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Before his arrival, his partner filed two petitions in December 2009 under a dual-filing strategy, a fiancé petition and an alien relative petition, both of which were approved in April 2010, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2023, the bishops approved the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, which proposed 10 priorities to accompany Latino Catholics.
—Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The board on Tuesday also approved some amendments to agreements between the county and several outside organizations that received portions of the county’s federal pandemic relief funds — organizations like PADS of Elgin and Suicide Prevention Services of America.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Senate approved these changes Friday — the last day of the regular legislative session — many said they were disappointed that the public could be kept in the dark about these projects.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
ServiceNow approved a $5 billion buyback earlier this year.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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Reports suggested his potential involvement in a Maxx Crosby trade, but an official offer was never made before the Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a deal with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Charlie Kirk was present at the Air Force Academy’s last board meeting before his assassination in August 2025, according to the official minutes of the meeting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On January 14, 1784, the Treaty of Paris was ratified—the nation’s first legal breath of freedom.—
Regina E. Mason,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The board of trustees voted unanimously Thursday to approve the contract, after union members ratified it early last month.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The land was originally opened up to people experiencing homelessness in 2019 as a sanctioned campsite with little else beyond storage garages that provided shelter.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2009, the IPC voted to readmit athletes with intellectual disabilities into sanctioned competitions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olympic and World figure skating champion Alysa Liu will headline a Stars On Ice performance that includes seven Olympic gold medalists at the Honda Center May 16, the tour confirmed Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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April and May hold the most tornadic activity for North Texas since 1880, with more than 1,100 twisters confirmed between the two months, according to NWS data.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the mission design was finalized back in April of 2025, the reallocation of resources meant that the initial costing process could only be completed in September.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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The deal was agreed to last Friday but couldn’t be finalized until the start of the league year on Wednesday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paxton endorsed former Justice Department lawyer Aaron Reitz in the primary.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Illinois, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed Peters in the 2nd, Anthony Driver in the 7th District, Ahmed in the 8th and Biss in the 9th.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Civilian and military achievements are accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The technical design review was completed in under 18 months, the formal application was accepted in May 2024, the safety evaluation was issued in December 2025, and the environmental impact statement was finalized in October.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An Israeli intelligence official and a reservist with knowledge of the assessment spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter with the media.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill would also prevent prediction markets from operating in a state unless they’re authorized under a state wagering program approved by the attorney general.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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