1
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
you will need the authorization of the council before you can act
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2
as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given
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as in latitudes
the right to act or move freely
granted authorization to enter the military facility
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Recent Examples of authorizations
The low-hire job market negatively affects students as a whole, but international students have to navigate additional barriers, such as temporary work authorizations, Ford says.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The company's cloud platform, AltitudeAI, sits between providers and insurers, verifying coverage, and automating prior authorizations and claims.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the resolution, which is still subject to change and hasn’t been formally approved, Charlotte would withhold its support from any final tolling or contract authorizations until its conditions are met.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Overdue bills, lost jobs — and slow lawsuits Earlier this month, a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction mandating that USCIS issue a decision by May 18 on applications from 31 citizens of Iran and one citizen of Sudan who are waiting on work authorizations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The company's cloud platform, AltitudeAI, sits between providers and insurers, verifying coverage, and automating prior authorizations and claims.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the resolution, which is still subject to change and hasn’t been formally approved, Charlotte would withhold its support from any final tolling or contract authorizations until its conditions are met.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Overdue bills, lost jobs — and slow lawsuits Earlier this month, a federal judge in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction mandating that USCIS issue a decision by May 18 on applications from 31 citizens of Iran and one citizen of Sudan who are waiting on work authorizations.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
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Platforms must provide centralized monitoring, budget controls, granular permissions and audit trails.—
Hope Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That context is then used to power AI agents capable of acting on behalf of employees, completing multi-step tasks while understanding company structure, permissions, and workflows across tools like Slack, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The work may appear fragmented from the outside—multiple roles, different organizations, varied mandates—but the learning compounds.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Businesses also look at the type of mandates that will be imposed on them.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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While powerful solar storms can occasionally push the auroral oval toward lower latitudes, scientists did not expect such extensive high-altitude red emissions during a storm categorized as only moderate.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.—
Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But instead there was a hefty stack of driver’s licenses in there, including Angel’s (Priscilla Delgado), Rue’s love interest who’d supposedly ran off from rehab.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Any company that collects driver’s licenses, facial scans, or other personal information becomes a potentially valuable target for hackers.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
24 May 2026
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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These freedoms protect all of us.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The estate preserves many of the same freedoms, privacy, water access, diving, fishing, craft at hand, movement on one’s own terms, while giving the owner a more stable, more customisable, more defensible world.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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