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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The relevant approving agency then determines whether the project could cause significant environmental impacts, a process that typically takes about a year.
—Eric Kober, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The agency made another favorable decision for Lilly in April, approving its Foundayo weight-loss pill under its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program.
—Darius Tahir, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Adjective
The new mayor even received approving nods from some of his critics.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The relevant approving agency then determines whether the project could cause significant environmental impacts, a process that typically takes about a year.
—Eric Kober, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The City Council has multiple responsibilities, including implementing local legislation, citywide budget approval, levying taxes, ordering elections, approving contracts, and representing the constituents of their respective districts, among other duties.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 May 2026
The agency made another favorable decision for Lilly in April, approving its Foundayo weight-loss pill under its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program.
—Darius Tahir, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving
Adjective
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Conservative state lawmakers who have received tens of thousands of dollars from Gleason and his family are also those who have consistently sponsored, or at least provided their favorable votes, to bills that would directly benefit his precious metals business.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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In nearly half of those actions, the plaintiffs have won a preliminary injunction against the administration or a favorable ruling, said Lawrence Pacheco, a spokesman for Weiser’s office.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The museum’s security staff organized separately, in 2022, ratifying their inaugural contract in 2024 following a twelve-day strike.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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If the unions agreed to that, Horwitz said, any delay in negotiating or ratifying a new contract after the 2026 contract runs out would see the LIRR workers effectively making less after the end of the year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Bullish thesis iPhone upgrade cycle is reaccelerating Apple's iPhone 17 lineup helped drive a March-quarter iPhone revenue record, confirming that hardware demand remains far healthier than bears expected.—
,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Santos' video confirming his presence sent odds soaring.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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That difference has kept the groups from finalizing a development agreement to move the project forward and eventually begin construction.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Dreamz now gets paid to perform at private events and is finalizing a weeklong program to inspire students to show up on time for school, with the winner getting a free performance from him at their school.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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In recent days, Senate supporters have whittled down the scope of the plan, authorizing it only for Cook County and Chicago sites rather than statewide as Pritzker originally intended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russia has passed a law authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to repel drone attacks with their own defense systems, as the country struggles to defend against Ukrainian strikes.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Even if the previously Bass endorsing Raman withheld support for the Mayor, the bulk of her vote would surely go to the incumbent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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As Democrats fought to break out of a crowded field, then-candidate Eric Swalwell emerged as a frontrunner, with major political groups and figures like Democratic senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego endorsing his campaign.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Approving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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