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 This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations. — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The plaintiffs filed the initial FoIA request in February 2025 for an investigation into how DOGE’s activities at the FCC may have created conflicts of interest related to Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink, which are seeking various FCC licenses and authorizations. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026 Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 The United States of America undertakes to issue all necessary licenses and authorizations accordingly. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026 The declaration builds support for the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, a set of 10 policy principles aimed at improving governance through low-cost reforms, including modernizing vessel registries and publishing fishing authorizations. — ABC News, 17 June 2026

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Noun

They route requests, apply authentication, manage tool permissions, and log activity.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of permissions

Noun

Moms for Liberty is a national organization founded in Florida in 2021 to oppose mandatory COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask mandates, in schools.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
But Florida currently doesn’t have any similar mandates and the Department of Education did not indicate if this was a priority.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of mandates

Noun

That could again bring aurora to northerly latitudes, although the timing and strength of any CME impact remain uncertain.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 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

Noun

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
In order to fortify their reputation and show potential clients just how legitimate the business’ offerings were, the team quickly applied and received official accreditations.

— William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of accreditations

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While the team waits for a few more approvals and licenses, Moussavou says the drone can go out and clean clients’ buildings as soon as the next month or two.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 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

Noun

In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

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