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 official wasn’t authorized to publicly discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
In a separate order, Trump ordered Hegseth to deploy National Guard troops in Washington, which also authorized him to work with governors of other states to utilize their guard as well.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The person was not authorized to speak publicly about the request and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
Significantly, the legislation would authorize Texas courts to not follow agencies’ interpretation of the law in legal challenges of regulations, even when state law is ambiguous.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Mike Stobbe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
In a separate order, Trump ordered Hegseth to deploy National Guard troops in Washington, which also authorized him to work with governors of other states to utilize their guard as well.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
The person was not authorized to speak publicly about the request and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
Significantly, the legislation would authorize Texas courts to not follow agencies’ interpretation of the law in legal challenges of regulations, even when state law is ambiguous.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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This year, five of the 13 original council candidates switched seats at the last minute, enabling an incumbent, Carl Zogby to secure Seat 5 unopposed after Christopher Monzon shifted to Seat 6.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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All students are entitled to breakfast and lunch at no charge in Miami-Dade public schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Getting approved for disability takes time and isn’t easy, but many people succeed after filing an appeal.—
David Ozeri,
Health,
16 Aug. 2025
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But there is little evidence to support Musk’s claim, given that no Tesla vehicles are currently approved for full self-driving.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This empowers customers to choose larger, more impactful pieces or invest in multiple items for different occasions.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Further, whites used the threat of racist violence, tacitly approved by elites, to stifle efforts to empower the Black population.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Billionaires no longer active in business, business unit leaders, politicians and regulators, as well as loud voices who don’t run substantive businesses, do not qualify.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The warrant means that Putin is unable to travel to countries that have ratified the Rome Statute.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The union also said Wednesday that workers with Super A Foods ratified their new contract last month.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, in May, access was permitted again in two forms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Smoking, vaping and use of e-cigarettes are not permitted.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate has dropped out of the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate, a spokesperson confirmed Friday, Aug. 8.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Multiple sources have confirmed to PEOPLE that the actress has been dating Curtis for a few months.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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