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
American Sound Design received 53 payments from the Foundation that were authorized by Gatlin, including 51 wire transfers to his corporate account at Wells Fargo.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Another official who was not authorized to speak to the media confirmed the readout's contents.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The council’s decision authorizes city staffers to seek bids to install the new turf, which is expected to cost about $2 million.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Another official who was not authorized to speak to the media confirmed the readout's contents.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
The council’s decision authorizes city staffers to seek bids to install the new turf, which is expected to cost about $2 million.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Beyond medical uses The team also equipped the robot with a tiny camera, enabling it to inspect hard-to-reach spots inside the jet engine model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officially entitled Bachelor Mansion Takeover, Jesse Palmer returns to host the show that will enlist the former Bachelorette star and contestant to judge makeovers conducted by none other than fellow franchise alumni.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jones's supporters argue that he is constitutionally entitled to express outlandish opinions and should not face financial ruin for his speech.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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What To Know According to the Associated Press (AP), the vote enables the county Board of Supervisors to approve rent relief efforts to tenants who cannot afford to pay their monthly costs of living due to the immigration crackdowns.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Congress approved a resolution designating Tuesday as a day of remembrance for Kirk, who was assassinated while at a Turning Point USA event last month, honoring him on what would have been his 32nd birthday.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Another measure is meant to empower communities to redevelop vacant properties into housing, creating an opt-in tax incentive to incentivize redevelopment of vacant or abandoned one-to-four family homes for use as affordable homeownership or rental housing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Through his music, Carrillo transforms personal anguish into empowering anthems, elevating moments of silence into rich, melodic soundscapes and celebrating the beauty of struggle itself.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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For England, Kane scored his 75th and 76th international goals against Latvia on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side became the first team in Europe to qualify for next summer’s World Cup.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Duffy significantly restricted who can qualify for those licenses last month.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Israel’s cabinet ratified the agreement last night, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notably defying his hard-right coalition allies in supporting the deal.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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This structural compatibility facilitates simultaneous quantum operations and permits smooth integration with current optical systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The legendary, beloved actress has died at 79, it was confirmed on Saturday.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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