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
Following his death, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) took weeks to authorize a special election to replace him — until Menefee threatened to sue him.
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Geneviève authorizes the swap of Cheyenne (The Innocents’ Lou de Laâge), the bad-girl Parisian ballerina who spends her spare time as an eco-warrior embarking on daring missions to curb environmental destruction.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
The ordinance also authorizes the city attorney to pay $450,000 to settle legal claims between the city and Community Builders.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The scientists, who were not authorized to speak publicly, spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Geneviève authorizes the swap of Cheyenne (The Innocents’ Lou de Laâge), the bad-girl Parisian ballerina who spends her spare time as an eco-warrior embarking on daring missions to curb environmental destruction.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
The ordinance also authorizes the city attorney to pay $450,000 to settle legal claims between the city and Community Builders.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
The scientists, who were not authorized to speak publicly, spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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Critics say the change would enable the administration to fire government employees for no cause and replace them with Trump loyalists.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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It is being enabled by the U.S. government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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The guidance, in the form of a legal memo, makes clear that taxpayers who were tricked in a traditional investment scam may be entitled to tax relief.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The center has encouraged the development of a database of information about benefits that employees are entitled to from previous retirement plans.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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April's Echelon Insights survey shows a majority (51 percent) now disapprove of his job as president, compared to 47 percent who approve.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The organization is seeking $155 million in STAR bonds to build its complex, up from its initial ask of $80 million that was approved in 2016.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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To empower [children] in that way is really important.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shooting down an eavesdropping drone might not qualify.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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All guests staying at Disney resort hotels qualify for early theme park entry, free parking, early access to Disney dining reservations, early access to booking Lightning Lanes, and discounts on select Magic Bands+ ahead of their stay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the invasion would be reserved, not ratified, as Trump and Vance and Putin are seeking.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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You’re also permitted to write off a certain amount of loss due to disaster, reducing your tax burden.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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But officials were not able to confirm if a blown tire was at fault for the crash.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But in the summer of 2023, Harry went on the Call Her Daddy podcast and seemingly confirmed their split by claiming his last girlfriend cheated on him.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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