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
Lebanon's largest amnesty since the end of its devastating 1975-90 civil war is expected to occur in the coming weeks, once parliament approves it and the president signs it.
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ABC News, 5 June 2026
The board, which reviews and approves the APRN protocol agreements, planned to reevaluate its position statement in response to the complaints.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Board of Education approves the Orange County Depart of Education’s annual budget, also hearing appeals for expulsions, charter school applications and inter-district transfers.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Llewellyn agreed in an email that no one but the association can put up flags unless the city approves, adding that only flags allowed by state law can be hung, Llewellyn said.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The Fort Worth City Council will hear a briefing from city staff on Tuesday about data centers that could result in changes to how the city approves the projects.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
If the panel approves, disciplinary and policy recommendations are sent to the sheriff and chief probation officer, although those are strictly advisory.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Starship will not be cleared to fly again until the FAA approves SpaceX's final investigation report and corrective actions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
ABC News, 5 June 2026
The board, which reviews and approves the APRN protocol agreements, planned to reevaluate its position statement in response to the complaints.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Board of Education approves the Orange County Depart of Education’s annual budget, also hearing appeals for expulsions, charter school applications and inter-district transfers.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Llewellyn agreed in an email that no one but the association can put up flags unless the city approves, adding that only flags allowed by state law can be hung, Llewellyn said.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
The Fort Worth City Council will hear a briefing from city staff on Tuesday about data centers that could result in changes to how the city approves the projects.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
If the panel approves, disciplinary and policy recommendations are sent to the sheriff and chief probation officer, although those are strictly advisory.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Starship will not be cleared to fly again until the FAA approves SpaceX's final investigation report and corrective actions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
Verb
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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May 15, 2026The Africa CDC confirms an Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and laboratory tests confirm the outbreak is of the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The 2026 trial confirms at-home approaches deliver real results without specialized equipment.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But those dollars are in limbo until the city finalizes its new master plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Seehorn endorses it with the fervor of someone who has seen both sides.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Stacey Abrams endorses Josh McLaurin for lieutenant governor.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
26 May 2026
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Scorsese is the highest-profile filmmaker to embrace the technology roiling many of his Hollywood peers and potentially representing a paradigm shift in how the film industry accepts its use.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Because California accepts and counts large numbers of mail-in ballots after Election Day, final results were not immediately available.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) independently bars misrepresentation of the standard, quality, or characteristics of goods and services, and authorizes both injunctive relief and actual damages.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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