AUTHORIZATIONS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

authorizations

noun

plural of authorization

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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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 Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 But for Haitians and other foreign nationals who have lost their protection status, work authorizations also disappear. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Shotwell didn’t reveal cost of building network Starlink deployed about 650 Direct to Cell (D2C) satellites under existing authorizations and is seeking FCC approval to launch up to 15,000 next-generation mobile satellites. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Noun

That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.

— Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Approve requested macOS permissions to allow ChatGPT access to iMessage.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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Beyond the architecture, the Costa Rican government mandates that 70 percent of the peninsula’s dry tropical forest remains protected—paradise will not be paved.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Malone, who was a vocal critic of vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, did pin some blame on falling trust in the scientific establishment for the slight downtick in inoculations.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Observed from lower latitudes, the orbital parade of satellites would peak in brightness at sunrise and sunset; toward the poles, the constellations would be bright and visible for most of the night during winter and the equinoxes.

— Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
The project aims to launch a constellation of communication satellites, built by Canada’s MDA Space and Telesat, to provide satellite communications for Canada’s defense establishment as well as coverage for underserved northern latitudes.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of latitudes

Noun

For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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

Definition of consents

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This year’s 2,140 industry accreditations were up 10 percent from last year’s 1,940.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
The achievement is significant because TEMOS has been conducting healthcare accreditations since 2010 across multiple countries and medical specialties.

— Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of accreditations

Noun

The rule said ghost gun kits must be subject to the same regulations as regular firearms, including by marking them with serial numbers, requiring sellers to get licenses, and performing background checks on buyers.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
The district has 12 instructors working toward obtaining their teaching licenses, the district said.

— Sofi Zeman August 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of licenses

Noun

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
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

Definition of permits

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Critics, human rights groups and multiple Western nations – including the United States – say the crackdown has quashed dissent and ended Hong Kong’s unique freedoms.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The verdict deepens concerns over eroding civil liberties in Hong Kong, as authorities recast public Tiananmen remembrance as a security threat and foreign governments warn of deteriorating freedoms in the city.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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