approving (of)

present participle of approve (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving (of)
accepting
Verb
  • No, those aren’t the definitions the Eagles are accepting at this point.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Homan was recorded by the FBI in September 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in it as part of an undercover FBI operation, according to multiple news reports.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Approving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving%20%28of%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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