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
Find a structure that works for both partners Ellen and Edward’s current system, in which Edward approves all of the couple’s spending, isn’t working for both of them.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Those who fail to renew on time could face a lapse in employment authorization, and employers would be required to suspend them until USCIS approves the new card.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Within the last seven years, 18 states have enacted legislation to provide for a permanent daylight saving calendar if Congress approves it.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
His administration has yet to submit plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that approves and monitors construction on federal buildings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, to see if King Charles approves.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Congress typically approves funding for these nutrition programs through the annual appropriations process.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Keller added that even if the Senate approves emergency funding for SNAP, her organization has already launched a plan to make more food available in early November.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Even if the city approves of the plan, its economic feasibility will still have to be considered to pass the LAFCO review process, Henríquez said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Those who fail to renew on time could face a lapse in employment authorization, and employers would be required to suspend them until USCIS approves the new card.
—Daniel Shoer Roth, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Within the last seven years, 18 states have enacted legislation to provide for a permanent daylight saving calendar if Congress approves it.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
His administration has yet to submit plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that approves and monitors construction on federal buildings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Now, to see if King Charles approves.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Congress typically approves funding for these nutrition programs through the annual appropriations process.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Keller added that even if the Senate approves emergency funding for SNAP, her organization has already launched a plan to make more food available in early November.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Even if the city approves of the plan, its economic feasibility will still have to be considered to pass the LAFCO review process, Henríquez said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
Verb
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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
Verb
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The filing, entered Monday by Comey’s legal defense team, confirms that evidence collected in the leak investigation, codenamed Arctic Haze, is central to the Justice Department’s false-statement and obstruction case against him.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Duffers already worked out the answer back in season 4, Ross confirms.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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City officials said San Jose State applied to serve as a potential base camp for a World Cup team before FIFA finalizes the list of eligible sites.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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That process will change once DHS finalizes the rule.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Boston Herald endorses Will Onuoha, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune and Frank Baker for Boston City Council.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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If the board endorses his proposal, King may then decide whether to propose regulations, which the Board of Commissioners would then weigh, according to the Health Department.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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