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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3
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
The Department of Education exists, to a large extent, to distribute education funds authorized by Congress.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Only parties known formally as importers of record who made tariff payments or authorized customs brokers who act on their behalf can file for tariff refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Museum officials later told police the check had not been authorized.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Only parties known formally as importers of record who made tariff payments or authorized customs brokers who act on their behalf can file for tariff refunds.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Museum officials later told police the check had not been authorized.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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In March, Nvidia talked up forthcoming silicon that can enable models to rapidly respond to users' questions, thanks to technology obtained in its $20 billion deal with chip startup Groq.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mill’s Bio Indigo technologies enable approximately 40 percent lower water consumption and 50 percent lower heat usage, while maintaining the depth and richness expected from classic indigo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Anybody around here is entitled to a great meal.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cher acknowledged that Elijah is entitled to regular distributions from a trust, but expressed concerns that his ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues prevent her son from making reasonable decisions.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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With the company’s board and multiple proxy advisory firms urging shareholders to vote yes, the deal is expected to be approved, moving Paramount closer to taking over its much bigger rival.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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With this proposal approved, the city can now negotiate the fine print with the Cowboys before closing the deal in 2028.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the film has become an enduring favorite, resonating with audiences across generations thanks to its humor, heart and empowering message.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Developed by Thales, the system can empower navies to act fast, secure critical infrastructure, and dominate expeditionary and amphibious operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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That won’t happen this season, as the Panthers failed to qualify for the NHL playoffs.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Only those designated as social equity licenses qualify.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the Board of Education passed a five-year plan centered on equity and ratified our union’s four-year contract focused on creating the schools our students deserve.—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Terms of the agreement have not been announced, and NIPSCO said the steelworkers will remain locked out of their jobs until the contract is ratified.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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City leaders have also taken a new step of prohibiting all special event permits on Picnic Day, a move intended to reduce congestion, limit overlapping crowds and allow emergency services to respond more effectively.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Kate is also not permitted to own a firearm.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kirk confirmed the offseason work paid off.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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If confirmed, Warsh would easily be the wealthiest Fed chair in the central bank's 113-year history.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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