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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Both doctors requested anonymity because their employers had not authorized them to speak to the press.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Although the deployment is underway, a significant gap persists between the personnel currently deployed and the authorized ceiling—a gap that constitutes the primary operational challenge at this stage, the Dominican Republic’s representative, Amb.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the fact that some trade with Cuba is authorized didn’t sway the judges in the cases.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Both doctors requested anonymity because their employers had not authorized them to speak to the press.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorized
Adjective
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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The line began to form outside the landmark diner more than an hour before the official opening.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That enabled investigators to get an official warrant for Hopkins' DNA.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The bank made the loan to two people and is entitled to look to both of them for payment until the loan is paid in full, regardless of what your divorce paperwork may say.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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She is also entitled to attorneys’ fees and costs.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The state constitution required new districts before the 2026 election, because Republicans had approved the prior map without sufficient Democratic support after the last census.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But she was forced to remove from the ordinance approved Thursday any mention of eligible transit stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Although the task is daunting, Williams said JTNWI feels supported and empowered in the fight for transparency and community protection because of how many organizations statewide are fighting for the same.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In Haiti, meanwhile, gang leaders have grown increasingly violent and empowered.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Another proposal put forward by some members of the Council would raise the cutoff to 300% and then make transit free altogether for those who qualified.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Jubilant Haitian fans flooded the streets when the team qualified and were delighted a few weeks later when the draw revealed that Haiti is in the same group as Brazil.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Last month, Hollywood writers officially ratified their newest contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, with more than 90% voting in favor of the deal.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The motion was then ratified by the basketball oversight committees and the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors and Board of Governors.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The brand is currently only licensed to distribute in California, and most of that distribution is on the northern side of the state where the cofounders reside.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But Florida has taken no action against Bazile, who is still licensed here.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorized. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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