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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2
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
Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.
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CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The council’s decision authorizes city staffers to seek bids to install the new turf, which is expected to cost about $2 million.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
This amendment authorizes federal grants to help strengthen colleges that enroll large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students, providing more opportunity for those students to succeed and graduate.
—Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act authorizes the president to levy tariffs on imports deemed necessary for national security.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The mayor’s office already authorizes most of the charter schools in the IPS district.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The council’s decision authorizes city staffers to seek bids to install the new turf, which is expected to cost about $2 million.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
This amendment authorizes federal grants to help strengthen colleges that enroll large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students, providing more opportunity for those students to succeed and graduate.
—Joseph Morales, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act authorizes the president to levy tariffs on imports deemed necessary for national security.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The mayor’s office already authorizes most of the charter schools in the IPS district.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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Not every such deprivation becomes a literal matter of life and death as in the play, but making use of such scenarios enables Shakespeare to highlight more effectively the danger of arbitrary action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Re-Calvin is powered by Trove’s new Takeback Plug-In, which enables Calvin Klein to manage item intake, routing and transparency at scale.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22 million contract that entitles the issuing team to draft compensation if it gets rejected, while also forcing the new team that signs the player in question to give up a draft pick.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even if the city approves of the plan, its economic feasibility will still have to be considered to pass the LAFCO review process, Henríquez said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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His administration has yet to submit plans for the ballroom to the National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that approves and monitors construction on federal buildings.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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This model empowers users who transition between city roads and suburban trails, offering high-speed capability and long battery life without compromising stability or ride comfort.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Gay reflects on her own departure from the church, Surviving Mormonism delves into outdated and controversial practices and empowers victims to share their experiences to bring awareness and enact change.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The teaser also confirms the return of cast members Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Jennifer Affleck, Layla Taylor and Miranda McWhorter.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The find confirms that tool-using humans could have witnessed the eruption from a safe distance; survivors recorded the event in the story told by the Gunditjmara people who have lived continuously in the region of Australia’s youngest volcanoes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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