approving (of)

present participle of approve (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approving (of)
accepting
Verb
  • But sales have since slowed, and the automaker stopped accepting orders from dealers and customers this July.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Gaga started the night by accepting the award for artist of the year.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 8 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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