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
More than a dozen other state legislatures have voted to keep the clocks in daylight saving time all year, if Congress approves.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
If the county approves Terra’s lease, Martin intends to preserve the Seaquarium name and construct a new aquarium on the site, without marine animals.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Israel delayed a cabinet vote on Thursday, pushing back the timeline for the release of hostages from Gaza, which is set to take place within a 72-hour window after the Israeli government formally approves the ceasefire deal.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
If the council approves raising the fee but misses the early-November deadline, Kovac said the city would be left with a roughly $250,000 gap in the budget.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here is what to expect after the Israeli Cabinet approves the deal, according to a person briefed by Egyptian officials close to the talks who was not authorized to speak publicly.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
If the city approves of the funding proposal, the money will come from ARPA dollars and Corridors of Opportunity funds.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
An evaluation is made together with the doctor before the drawing, and the final version is applied after the patient approves it.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Until Congress approves its funding, the bureau’s more than 2,000 employees will remain furloughed, unable to release any reports.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
If the county approves Terra’s lease, Martin intends to preserve the Seaquarium name and construct a new aquarium on the site, without marine animals.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Israel delayed a cabinet vote on Thursday, pushing back the timeline for the release of hostages from Gaza, which is set to take place within a 72-hour window after the Israeli government formally approves the ceasefire deal.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
If the council approves raising the fee but misses the early-November deadline, Kovac said the city would be left with a roughly $250,000 gap in the budget.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Here is what to expect after the Israeli Cabinet approves the deal, according to a person briefed by Egyptian officials close to the talks who was not authorized to speak publicly.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
If the city approves of the funding proposal, the money will come from ARPA dollars and Corridors of Opportunity funds.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
An evaluation is made together with the doctor before the drawing, and the final version is applied after the patient approves it.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Until Congress approves its funding, the bureau’s more than 2,000 employees will remain furloughed, unable to release any reports.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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As the new stands open throughout the season, Zavala confirms that the new food items will roll out over the next few months as the Ducks take to the ice.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Data from cybersecurity firms increasingly confirms the worldview of the IlluminatiPirate.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That process will change once DHS finalizes the rule.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The city council typically sets the maximum tax levy in September and finalizes the budget in December.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Aug. 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
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The law also requires insurance plans to cover the vaccines the state endorses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the coroner’s report confirms the cardiac event, everyone except Elsbeth accepts Laurel’s story as fact.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Mike accepts gratefully—only to beat up this Good Samaritan and run off with his watch.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The council’s decision authorizes city staffers to seek bids to install the new turf, which is expected to cost about $2 million.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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