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 Pentagon authorized the voluntary departure of military members’ families from the Middle East.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The doctor requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to the media.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 12 June 2025
The program was authorized as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, with the FCC deciding to fund E-Rate through the pool of money collected from service providers for the Universal Service Fund.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. is helping UNFI respond to the incident, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The doctor requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to the media.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 12 June 2025
The program was authorized as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, with the FCC deciding to fund E-Rate through the pool of money collected from service providers for the Universal Service Fund.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. is helping UNFI respond to the incident, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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By 2001, Marlena had been approved for a low-income housing voucher, enabling the sisters – and their mom – to move into a five-bedroom home.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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And this summer, the calculations have been further complicated by FIFA allowing an additional, earlier short summer window to enable clubs competing in the upcoming Club World Cup to bolster their squads before the tournament.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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With respect to the recent data sharing between CMS and DHS, HHS acted entirely within its legal authority—and in full compliance with all applicable laws—to ensure that Medicaid benefits are reserved for individuals who are lawfully entitled to receive them.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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All federal employees who are receiving a government pension are entitled to the same benefits as all other workers who receive a pension from work outside Social Security.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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All told, the text unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee Republicans provides the most comprehensive look yet at changes the GOP senators want to make to the 1,000-page package approved by House Republicans last month.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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With director Gilbert Trejo — who was mentored by frequent White Stripes video director Autumn de Wilde — also interested in collaborating, White finally approved the project.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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Art Partner has unveiled the 2025 Earth Partner Prize—an international competition dedicated to empowering young people to take impactful action in response to the climate emergency.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Building on a legacy that has raised over $2.75 million since 2005, the Bro-Am events continue to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth through programs focused on fundamental needs, as well as music, art, and surfing.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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International students don’t qualify for federal aid, and many don’t receive institutional scholarships either, which means that most of them pay full fare tuition.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The bill would also continue current policy, blocking the lowest-income families from qualifying for the full tax credit.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Nonfiction entertainment workers who are members of the Writers Guild of America East have ratified a first union agreement with prestige documentary company Story Syndicate.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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There’s still a lot to learn about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - how far will upgrades and progression permit you to diversify your playstyle?—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Under state law, the inclusion of affordable housing permits the project to have more homes than otherwise allowed by city zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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This weekend, the woman was confirmed as the man’s partner, 28-year-old Russian national Anastasia Trofimova (who is not the documentarian of the same name), and the child, their 11-month-old daughter Andromeda.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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