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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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
The reform authorizes penalties for any activity involving electronic cigarettes, vapes or similar devices, according to the chamber's website.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-3 last week to back the pilot program, but the bill authorizing it was met with a buzzsaw of opposition on the House floor.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 27 Jan. 2026
Following news of the promo video for Syrn, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce — which owns the intellectual property rights to the iconic sign — told the Los Angeles Times that Sweeney was not authorized to use the cultural landmark.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The Gang Suppression Force was conceived by the United States and authorized by the United Nations in late September.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-3 last week to back the pilot program, but the bill authorizing it was met with a buzzsaw of opposition on the House floor.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 27 Jan. 2026
Following news of the promo video for Syrn, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce — which owns the intellectual property rights to the iconic sign — told the Los Angeles Times that Sweeney was not authorized to use the cultural landmark.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The Gang Suppression Force was conceived by the United States and authorized by the United Nations in late September.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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Their new approach enables micro- and nanoscale 3D fabrication using a wide range of materials, moving beyond polymers and opening new design possibilities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Senior executives speak openly about the potential for better customer experience, better products, and fundamentally new business models enabled by AI.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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But who is entitled to forgive?—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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That may be a good idea, as the department is already struggling with significant IDR application backlogs that may be dwarfed by a surge of new applications once the SAVE plan settlement agreement is approved.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In November, shareholders approved a pay package that could eventually award him up to $1 trillion if the company meets a series of ambitious targets.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Today at Orlando Family Stage, the mission is to empower young people to be brave and empathetic.—
Julie Ruth Owen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The format flourished in the middle of the 20th century, in books by Daphne du Maurier and movies like Gaslight, mirroring the psyches of women who’d been empowered to run the homefront during World War II, then married into suburban cages.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Yale said the move to raise the limit to $100,000 means nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify for all education expenses being covered.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The top eight in the final table will qualify automatically for the round of 16, skipping two extra play-off games.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The New York State Legislature is expected to consider a state constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting or further modifications to the 2014 state constitutional amendment that created new redistricting reforms.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unexpected costs include permitting, inspections, and changes to your design plans.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Goodarzi’s arraignment, which was scheduled for Tuesday morning, was continued to Thursday, the DA’s office confirmed.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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After preclinical trials, there’s a human trial that’s smaller than the ones required for drugs, followed by a feasibility trial to confirm the device works as intended.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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