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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3
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
Difficult or impossible claim process Pre-authorizations, limited repair-shop options, and long wait times are tactics often used to make the claims process feel impossible or to discourage them altogether.
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Many of these are the same companies that do prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage plans.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Her decision means that, for the moment, Haitians who benefit from TPS will continue to have protections from deportations and will continue to have valid work authorizations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
These bond authorizations create obligations to repay borrowing for priorities as wide-ranging as health facilities, water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.
—Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Strike-authorizations are a pressure tactic that unions apply to demonstrate solidarity and levy the threat of a near-immediate work stoppage.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Oz touted previous agreements on drug prices and prior authorizations.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
Although digital tools have been introduced, further improvements are needed to ensure authorizations are processed quickly and reliably.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.
—Windsor Johnston, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Many of these are the same companies that do prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage plans.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Her decision means that, for the moment, Haitians who benefit from TPS will continue to have protections from deportations and will continue to have valid work authorizations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
These bond authorizations create obligations to repay borrowing for priorities as wide-ranging as health facilities, water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.
—Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Strike-authorizations are a pressure tactic that unions apply to demonstrate solidarity and levy the threat of a near-immediate work stoppage.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Oz touted previous agreements on drug prices and prior authorizations.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
Although digital tools have been introduced, further improvements are needed to ensure authorizations are processed quickly and reliably.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizations
Noun
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Developers are required to obtain certain permissions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before construction on the project can begin.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet mandates continue to race ahead of grid readiness.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas thrives with freedom, not mandates.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Meteorologists attributed the pattern to frigid Arctic air funneling into eastern North America and then being driven south as strong high-pressure systems helped force the jet stream into a pronounced dip, allowing colder air to spill into lower latitudes.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Either way, the result is a higher chance for Arctic air to reach mid-latitudes, though a split usually signals a more persistent winter pattern.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 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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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In any field of knowledge, there is a web of legitimacy, knotted together by visible signals of trust, such as degrees, publications, affiliations and accreditations.—
Micah Altman,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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These voluntary accreditations come with stricter animal welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to schedule a public hearing on a potential freeze of new cultivation licenses and a temporary moratorium on approving additional canopy capacity.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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While Duluth rentals are required to have paint in good condition and not peeling or chipping before receiving their rental licenses, Kelli Latuska, a city of Duluth spokesperson, said the city does not test paint for lead.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 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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But his emphasis on economic freedoms suggested Washington sees the current crisis as leverage to push for market reforms that would loosen the military’s grip on the economy.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Opinion offers bold defense for veterans’ speech rights Leon wrote forcefully in defense of protecting veterans’ speech freedoms.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Authorizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizations. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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