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
Once a judge approves of the request, the two will officially be no longer married.
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Jp Mangalindan, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Ukrainian cabinet approves the reward system, which has become highly technical.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
But in either case, if the Senate eventually approves a funding bill with a new date, the House is going to have to come back into town to vote on it.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Jp Mangalindan, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Ukrainian cabinet approves the reward system, which has become highly technical.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
But in either case, if the Senate eventually approves a funding bill with a new date, the House is going to have to come back into town to vote on it.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
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
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 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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Even at its most sorrowful, anti-authoritarian, and smart-alecky, Gunn’s work endorses a fundamentally promising vision of life.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The department should investigate the school, the group says, because the school accepts federal funding — roughly $62 million federal dollars, according to the school's 2024 990 tax form.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The justices probed whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose tariffs on nearly all imports or whether such measures intrude on Congress’s exclusive taxing authority.—
James Sample,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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