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
Nautilus trees The board’s vote focusing on the project being built on Nautilus Street authorized the association to send a letter to the city asking for additional review of the trees planted there and whether they should be allowed.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
None were authorized to speak publicly, and all requested anonymity out of concern for retaliation.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
And Americans’ fear of 9/11 permitted the Bush-Cheney White House to approve of torture at secret overseas sites as well as to authorize warrantless surveillance by military agencies—sweeping through the emails and phone calls of millions of Americans.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
The state legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new authority to govern the Charlotte Area Transit System.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
None were authorized to speak publicly, and all requested anonymity out of concern for retaliation.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
And Americans’ fear of 9/11 permitted the Bush-Cheney White House to approve of torture at secret overseas sites as well as to authorize warrantless surveillance by military agencies—sweeping through the emails and phone calls of millions of Americans.
—Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
The state legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new authority to govern the Charlotte Area Transit System.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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Rather than rob the story of its teeth, this enabled me to explore the pain, loneliness and personal demons of my characters with sympathy rather than stinging bite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement On the Democratic side, Virginia’s legislature has begun the complicated process of working to amend the state constitution to enable redistricting.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Barcelona’s position is that they are entitled to look after their players, and treating them with procedures that can only help his recovery is a part of that.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Its political class is smug, self-entitled, and has proved inept at improving the quality of the lives of Nigerians.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a memorial marker agreement that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to place signs honoring Nava along the section of Loop 820 between Interstate 35W and Marine Creek Parkway.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the terms of the agreement approved by county commissioners, the Record will receive $300,000 and Meyer will receive $200,000.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Six Central and North American teams scratched, leaving Cuba to qualify.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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This tax incentive enables businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying assets, such as machinery and vehicles, rather than spreading the deduction over several years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 1788, when the Constitution was ratified, the new US governmental framework famously included a clause in its First Amendment to prevent any laws that infringed on the freedom of the press.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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The United States has also signed but not ratified the deal.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My late father tried to maintain that routine to renew our Egyptian residency permits annually out of fear Israel would expel us from our home again one day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Temporary residence permits allow foreigners to live and work in Germany, as well as receive government benefits, but mean their ability to remain there is uncertain.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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