as in favorable
expressing approval
the play did not receive a single approving notice
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as in ratifying
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 approving
Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Reuters similarly recorded Trump’s lowest economic approval rating in its recent poll with Ipsos, even as the president’s overall approving rating recovered slightly since its record-low approval in mid-November.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Yolo County building officials flagged the need for additional precautionary measures before approving a new metal warehouse at the property on County Roads 23 and 86A in 2022.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The real dog sniffed Jennie and gave an approving tail wag.
—Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Reuters similarly recorded Trump’s lowest economic approval rating in its recent poll with Ipsos, even as the president’s overall approving rating recovered slightly since its record-low approval in mid-November.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
But the real goal for industry is Congress approving permitting reform, which has tried and failed multiple times in recent years.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Yolo County building officials flagged the need for additional precautionary measures before approving a new metal warehouse at the property on County Roads 23 and 86A in 2022.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving
Adjective
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Depending on their state, residents can avoid state-level taxes by creating trusts in states with favorable trust income laws like Delaware.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines are trending toward a favorable top seed in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs, which will consist of a new 16-team format highlighted by pool play instead of a traditional single-game elimination.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The league’s survival won’t be on the line, but the club’s relevance in the Denver market — arguably the country’s most successful right now — very much could ride on a positive result on Saturday.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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With more than 178,000 positive reviews, the PT3 Non-Touch Thermometer makes temperature checks quick and comfortable, especially for kids.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency surveyed areas in Southeast Michigan, confirming that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Ann Arbor and Lincoln Park.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Blanche could also change DOJ policy that prohibits prosecutors from even confirming the existence of an investigation and requires them to speak only through their indictments.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Haas is now finalizing plans for her uncle's funeral, which is set for next week.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Birchmore’s cousins, Angelique Pirozzi and Justina Danick, are endorsing Adam Deitch in the race, which has grown to include a handful of candidates seeking to succeed Morrissey, who is not running for reelection.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead, in front of a crowd of constituents, they are asked to answer to direct questions about endorsing PACT plans.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Approving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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