as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority
an authorized biography of the former president
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitled
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approved
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 authorized
Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
What is the agent authorized to do?
—Jeffrey Highman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Verb
In April, the iPhone maker authorized $100 billion for share repurchases, the same as the previous year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
What is the agent authorized to do?
—Jeffrey Highman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorized
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The task was then to make the shirts look official, so a few members of the team’s staff stayed up all night before the game stitching on numbers, the Argentina crest and the Le Coq Sportif logo.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Through data analysis and on-the-ground reporting, the series revealed gaps in oversight and showed how many vulnerable properties lie outside official flood zones.—
Dana Banker,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The program has enabled 17,000 upgrades in Maryland, including 10,500 in key areas near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coast.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Flow’s higher resolution is enabled by a new open-source display controller board called Enchanter.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
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The 300 co-owners will each be entitled to four weeks on the yacht (including private suites) per year, gaining access to concierge services, cultural experiences, and, of course, many exclusive ports.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Private institutions are entitled to set their own missions and follow their own values.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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If approved, the contract would go into effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2030.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The location was later approved to continue regular service after a follow-up inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Rocket's Changing the Course Initiative connected thousands of Detroit households to the internet and empowered local organizations to help Detroiters make the most of it.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Qatar was not ready for the world’s most prominent sporting stage four years ago, having only qualified for the World Cup thanks to its status as the host nation, after spending the previous 70 years as an afterthought – or even a non-entity – in the soccer world.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Four teams — Jordan, Curacao, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan — have qualified for the tournament for the first time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Some countries have ratified the International Labour Organization’s Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, agreed in 1989, which contains this principle.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The alliance of unions ratified their new contracts in March, putting an end to months of bargaining, accusations of bad faith and work stoppages.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The vessels are licensed, the ports regulated, and the supply chains audited.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorized. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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