1
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
While Congress reauthorizes the legal framework that allows for the collection of the communications, a secretive court known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court authorizes the government to conduct the surveillance programs under certain parameters for up to a year.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The bill specifically authorizes financial damages, because under current law, plaintiffs can only obtain injunctions that prevent future or ongoing violations, the summary said.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The settlement authorizes participating colleges to directly pay athletes a share of up to 22% of the average power conference athletic media, ticket and sponsorship revenue.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also authorizes Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez absent, authorizes staff to execute the agreement and negotiate final contract language with the Sheriff’s Office.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Turns out, his bank only pre-authorizes a maximum of $200 at a gas pump.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Turns out, his bank only pre-authorizes a maximum of $200 at a gas pump.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) independently bars misrepresentation of the standard, quality, or characteristics of goods and services, and authorizes both injunctive relief and actual damages.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The bill specifically authorizes financial damages, because under current law, plaintiffs can only obtain injunctions that prevent future or ongoing violations, the summary said.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The settlement authorizes participating colleges to directly pay athletes a share of up to 22% of the average power conference athletic media, ticket and sponsorship revenue.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also authorizes Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The 4-0 vote, with Councilmember Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez absent, authorizes staff to execute the agreement and negotiate final contract language with the Sheriff’s Office.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Turns out, his bank only pre-authorizes a maximum of $200 at a gas pump.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Turns out, his bank only pre-authorizes a maximum of $200 at a gas pump.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) independently bars misrepresentation of the standard, quality, or characteristics of goods and services, and authorizes both injunctive relief and actual damages.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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Bringing production geographically nearer to headquarters enables speedier time to market, closer collaboration and less chance for transportation disruptions.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Technology enables scale, but human-to-human connection drives outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The lesson of Taylor is not that holding a powerful office entitles someone to go unchallenged.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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At the time, according to the New York Times, Sotheby’s was selling the work without a guarantee, an agreement that entitles the seller to a sum whether or not the work finds a buyer.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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To build such a loop, treat the first AI draft as a starting point, and require a second pass where AI challenges itself before a human approves anything.—
Robert Burko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, utilities must submit experimental data proving safety before the NRC approves these operational changes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Judge Nelson’s concerns are unfounded, as Kalshi and its confederates—Robinhood, Coinbase, and the CFTC—are not relying solely on the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act update to substantiate their claim that the CEA empowers the CFTC to regulate betting on the outcomes of sporting events.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The directive also empowers a team within the sheriff’s department to screen complaints from inmates and others to determine whether the complaints should be investigated by the Public Integrity Division.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Priced at around $325 a bottle in Mexico, this qualifies as an ultra-premium top-shelf expression, of course.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Often, clinical research trials will cover these tests for free if individual qualifies for the studies.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 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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Research in Frontiers in Psychology confirms that self-aware leaders make sharper decisions under pressure, sustain stronger teams and outlast peers across market cycles.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirms 1 person killed During a news conference, Midland Mayor Lori Blong confirmed that one person was killed.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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