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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitles
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approves
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 authorizes
In addition to state funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s ordinance authorizes Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Charged with advancing the needs of the entire state, the council periodically authorizes cell towers, trash plants, battery storage farms or solar facilities despite loud, angry — but very localized — opposition.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In March 2024, the county retained a private law firm to represent it in the Murray case under a contract that authorizes paying the firm up to $150,000 per year for five years.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
In California, only one type of criminal conviction — for assault using a motor vehicle as a deadly instrument — authorizes a court to strip away someone’s license forever.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1000, which authorizes income tax rebates to people who filed returns in 2024 and 2025.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Charged with advancing the needs of the entire state, the council periodically authorizes cell towers, trash plants, battery storage farms or solar facilities despite loud, angry — but very localized — opposition.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In March 2024, the county retained a private law firm to represent it in the Murray case under a contract that authorizes paying the firm up to $150,000 per year for five years.
—David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
In California, only one type of criminal conviction — for assault using a motor vehicle as a deadly instrument — authorizes a court to strip away someone’s license forever.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1000, which authorizes income tax rebates to people who filed returns in 2024 and 2025.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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In a similar vein, the Business section featured an article on our inequitable national tax structure, which enables the wealthy to grow their wealth while most people, besieged by income taxes and rising property taxes, struggle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance triggered a change-of-control clause, which enables the NFL to reopen those deals after the 2029-30 season.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality.—
Donna Lamb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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And a fight between Morris and the church over whether an employment agreement entitles him and his wife to between $600,000 and $800,000 annually is playing out in state court in Tarrant County as well as in Christian arbitration before the Ambassadors of Reconciliation.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.—
Leila Bozorg,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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This is about reclaiming your sense of authority, particularly over your foundation, in order to create a space that protects and empowers you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Know More Semafor World Economy empowers global decision makers to navigate extraordinary complexity by curating the richest insights, ideas, and diverse perspectives on the new world economy.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn certainly qualifies as a true blue blood of the sport, and Michigan, which has nine Final Four appearances, is a light-blue blood.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 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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When production for the show's latest installment begins in May, the cast and crew are heading to Greece and Monaco, Netflix confirms to PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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