1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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2
as in to entitle
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
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Recent Examples of authorize
Last month, Sheriff Richard Jones said 10 deputies were authorized by ICE to make immigration arrests.
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The proposal is set to go before the City Commission on Thursday, July 24, when commissioners will vote on whether to authorize City Manager Art Noriega to negotiate and execute the sale.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration authorizing federal disaster aid and activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
Lopez told Murray on Wednesday that he's no longer authorized to sell Infowars' assets and vacated the September order that detailed the terms of the auction.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The proposal is set to go before the City Commission on Thursday, July 24, when commissioners will vote on whether to authorize City Manager Art Noriega to negotiate and execute the sale.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration authorizing federal disaster aid and activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
Lopez told Murray on Wednesday that he's no longer authorized to sell Infowars' assets and vacated the September order that detailed the terms of the auction.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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What would be surprising would be to see an editorial demanding that the Donald Trump administration stop enabling the Israeli genocide in Gaza that has been destroying life for Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians for the past 21 months.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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These attributes have enabled the best ideas to emerge and develop into world-leading, life-changing commercial products.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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The high court did not rule on whether Vullo had immunity, something the Second Circuit decided she was entitled to in Thursday’s ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
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Tenants could also file a lawsuit against their landlord, and they are entitled to withhold rent.—
Gabriel L. Schwartz,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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Two sources who spoke to Reuters said the U.S. may approve $30 million per month in grants to the GHF in the future.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders Friday approved private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ $10 billion buyout offer for the iconic drugstore chain.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The mentorship movement founded by Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt that brings celebrities and community leaders together to empower the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Has a top jockey in the irons, but can’t see him being ratified here.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Visual effects workers employed by Saturday Night Live have ratified their first union contract.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Fishing is permitted anywhere on the lake, and popular spots to try to catch something (while not on a boat) include Bear Lake State Park Marina and Cisco Beach on the Utah side of the lake.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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In a LinkedIn post, Farley called for speeding up permitting processes, increasing spending on vocational training, leveraging robotics and augmented reality to help with these spaces and suggested an AmeriCorps-type program for these roles.—
Breana Noble,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Trump also polled the members of Congress present about firing Powell and received a positive response, Reuters later confirmed.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Spencer has confirmed that Maganda has felt comforted by the outpouring of support from his peers.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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