1
as in enables
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in entitles
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of authorizes
The action was taken under Executive Order 13851, which authorizes sanctions against Nicaraguan officials accused of undermining democratic institutions.
—
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The subchapter, adopted by the state legislature in 1999, authorizes Hood County to regulate development in specific unincorporated areas to protect the Lake Granbury and Brazos River watershed.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
One section authorizes tariffs up to 15% for 150 days if a country has a large trade surplus, among other reasons.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The California Education Code authorizes a monthly stipend of $400 for board members in a school district which averages daily attendance for the prior school year of 25,000 or less, but more than 10,000, according to the district.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The action also authorizes the use of disaster emergency funds and allows the OEM to mobilize state resources, make contracts and awards using emergency procurement procedures and encumber and expend funds as determined by the director of the OEM.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the Associated Press obtained an internal ICE memo that authorizes agents to use force to enter a residence on the basis of administrative warrants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The federal statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation, apprehension and detention of people in the country illegally.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
The subchapter, adopted by the state legislature in 1999, authorizes Hood County to regulate development in specific unincorporated areas to protect the Lake Granbury and Brazos River watershed.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
One section authorizes tariffs up to 15% for 150 days if a country has a large trade surplus, among other reasons.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
The California Education Code authorizes a monthly stipend of $400 for board members in a school district which averages daily attendance for the prior school year of 25,000 or less, but more than 10,000, according to the district.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The action also authorizes the use of disaster emergency funds and allows the OEM to mobilize state resources, make contracts and awards using emergency procurement procedures and encumber and expend funds as determined by the director of the OEM.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the Associated Press obtained an internal ICE memo that authorizes agents to use force to enter a residence on the basis of administrative warrants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The federal statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation, apprehension and detention of people in the country illegally.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
Verb
-
Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
-
According to Textron Systems, the loitering munition, ominously named after the Damocles of the Ancient Greek parable of the dangling sword, enables top-attack capabilities with its VTOL configuration.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Fink’s deal entitles him to an undisclosed percentage of carry incentive distributions from a composite bucket of 10 of BlackRock’s flagship private market funds that raised capital in 2024.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
-
There’s also a hefty $12,446 per month maintenance fee, which entitles the new owner to a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, storage space, and a coveted key to the private Gramercy Park.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Once a songwriter approves the submission, the platform can automatically handle file delivery, invoicing, and payment tracking, all with human verification by Stone Rolla’s publishing team.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The General Orders Board currently approves all of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's policies on how its officers conduct themselves, including when force is allowed.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Congress, for instance, empowers the government to pass rules that will protect health.—
Sean Tucker,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act empowers the president to implement tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The program, Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), originally was built to check whether someone qualifies for benefits programs such as food assistance or Medicaid.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
26 Feb. 2026
-
There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The license confirms the e-methane produced in the facility holds independent environmental value.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
