as in ratifies
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 approves
If global merchandising approves it, a color swap triggers product development and sourcing to notify vendors, revise the BOM, and pause production.
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Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Willett will not receive new appointments until the board approves him again.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
If the court approves the location, the department places that person at that location.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
If a city approves fewer new units, then those who already have entitlements gain a competitive advantage.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Because new antibiotics are used sparingly in order to preserve their effectiveness, companies often sell too few doses to recoup development costs even after the Food and Drug Administration approves the drugs.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
This Nancy Meyers–loving New Englander approves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The commission—via its NIL Go platform, created through a partnership with Deloitte—reviews and approves NIL deals on the basis of their fairness and compliance with NCAA rules and the House settlement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The Technical Director has been notified and approves their inclusion.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Willett will not receive new appointments until the board approves him again.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
If the court approves the location, the department places that person at that location.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
If a city approves fewer new units, then those who already have entitlements gain a competitive advantage.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Because new antibiotics are used sparingly in order to preserve their effectiveness, companies often sell too few doses to recoup development costs even after the Food and Drug Administration approves the drugs.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
This Nancy Meyers–loving New Englander approves.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The commission—via its NIL Go platform, created through a partnership with Deloitte—reviews and approves NIL deals on the basis of their fairness and compliance with NCAA rules and the House settlement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The Technical Director has been notified and approves their inclusion.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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This confirms findings from a previous study that found that blue tit numbers are closely tied to the numbers of caterpillars in their local environment (more here).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Every alliance strained but not broken confirms that the rules are weaker than the ego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Education Department said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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But even as the Super Bowl-winning coach finalizes a deal with the New York Giants, eight vacancies remain.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Every Black History Month Has a Theme Each year the president endorses a specific theme for Black History Month.—
Terri Huggins Hart,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026
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Steve Scalise endorses Houston Gaines for Congress.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volume 1 about a troubled pregnant woman who accepts an invite to a dinner party which degenerates into a bloody and demented nightmare.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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The no-cost plan accepts simple state and federal returns reporting W-2 income, the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, deductions for student loan interest and some interest and dividends.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Current law authorizes aging parole only for nonviolent offenders.—
Keaton Ross,
Oklahoma Watch,
23 Jan. 2026
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The federal statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement in investigating, apprehending and detaining people in the country illegally.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Approves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approves. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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