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 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 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

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Noun

Retries, permissions, network reachability, and the absence of a stopping rule created a path that a shorter or better-contained run would never have found.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Even the most intrusive apps ask for seemingly harmless permissions.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of permissions

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There has been an ongoing war between some employees and companies to circumvent the intent of return-to-office mandates.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
The analysis also associated return-to-office mandates with lower career satisfaction and engagement and higher burnout.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of mandates

Noun

The Southern Delta Aquariids can produce up to 25 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies, particularly from southern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
What to read next Inside the Summer Triangle itself lies the Cygnus Star Cloud, one of the richest naked-eye sections of the Milky Way visible from northern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of latitudes

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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

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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America just blew out the candles on its 250th birthday — a moment to celebrate the freedoms and ideals that define us.

— Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
During public comments, most Eagle residents spoke about encroachment on their freedoms to shoot due to the lack of a dedicated shooting space.

— Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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