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
The bill also approves a request for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Council approves the final list.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian government hopes to move forward with the railway once the Supreme Court rules on the legality of changing a national park’s borders to allow construction and a congressional watchdog approves the plans.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The success of this administrative shuffle will of course depend on whether its authority is sustainable or slowly drains away, but, at least for now, our Office of Curbed Management approves.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth’s workers’ compensation program is administered by Sedgwick, which manages claims and approves medical care.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The insurance commissioner leads the state agency that approves rate hikes for home and auto plans, investigates complaints about providers and enforces consumer protections.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.
—Leila Bozorg, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Council approves the final list.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian government hopes to move forward with the railway once the Supreme Court rules on the legality of changing a national park’s borders to allow construction and a congressional watchdog approves the plans.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The success of this administrative shuffle will of course depend on whether its authority is sustainable or slowly drains away, but, at least for now, our Office of Curbed Management approves.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth’s workers’ compensation program is administered by Sedgwick, which manages claims and approves medical care.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The insurance commissioner leads the state agency that approves rate hikes for home and auto plans, investigates complaints about providers and enforces consumer protections.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.
—Leila Bozorg, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Moreover, Emerson polling – conducted after Swalwell dropped out – largely confirms that Steyer, rather than Porter, is the most likely recipient of former Swalwell voters.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before the vote, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, a Wilmington Democrat, said the judge’s order confirms the board’s hands are tied.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Walke said that if the EPA finalizes the rollback now, the NRDC would plan to challenge it in court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent deals in the shaky apartment market for Oakland might help shove property values lower in the coming weeks as the Alameda County Assessor’s Office finalizes its latest guesses for property values in its jurisdiction.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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And, for the record, Wendy's endorses the practice of dipping salty fries into sweet Frostys.—
Bob Vitale,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus vets residents interested in serving on city boards and commissions and endorses candidates for local offices, including mayor, City Council, and the city’s two local public school boards.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Despite their military presence and clashing interests, Turkey and Israel have a quiet understanding where each accepts the other's sphere of influence in the country and try to deconflict.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rather than escape, the sheepherder accepts his death.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also authorizes City Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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