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
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor even received approving nods from some of his critics.
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Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Trump signaled Tuesday an openness for Congress to vote on approving a final deal.
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Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
My hostess stands in the middle of her guests and offers me the slightest of nods, the quick upward pull of an approving smile.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
The new mayor even received approving nods from some of his critics.
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Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The California Chamber of Commerce, a business trade group behind the measure, argues the state’s system of approving certain developments is too slow, too muddied up by regulation and too expensive and that the initiative is the fix needed.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Trump signaled Tuesday an openness for Congress to vote on approving a final deal.
—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving
Adjective
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Control Process has won consecutive international arbitration proceedings, including favorable rulings from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris.
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Purvis said the cost of Impossible products has increased over time despite his efforts to work closely with suppliers and provide forecasts to help secure favorable pricing.
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During that ratifying convention, Wilson also argued that the franchise should extend broadly, beyond just property owners.
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Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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The United Center shared a statement from the tour's management Thursday evening confirming the show has been postponed, along with the concert's third stop in Ohio, due to Richie's health.
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Key Facts An internal memo from December, reviewed by the Washington Post, stated Department of Interior employees, including National Park staff, were prohibited from confirming deaths or details about severe injuries—an apparent break in policy.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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There’s still room for a test drive and finalizing the purchase at the dealership.
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In another sign of real estate ebullience, the scion of Emirati property tycoon Hussain Sajwani is finalizing the purchase of one of London’s most expensive homes, the Financial Times reported.
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Late Saturday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statement declaring a disaster emergency in response to the Snyder Fire –– authorizing the deployment of the Colorado National Guard to support response efforts.
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The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
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Democrats criticize Mamdani, candidates after wins Multiple Democrats have come out against not only Mamdani for endorsing them, but the candidates themselves.
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Trump first began antagonizing Senate Republicans last month by endorsing challenges to two of their own incumbents.
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“Approving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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