1
as in enabling
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 entitling
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approving
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 authorizing
Rancho Cordova voters approved Measures R and S in 2024, authorizing general obligation bonds for school renovations, according to a district handout.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
On August 7, 1979, the Iranian government announced a new law authorizing the suspension of publications critical of the leadership.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
In a 1996 interview with CBS News anchor Dan Rather, Fidel Castro openly acknowledged responsibility for authorizing the military action.
—Hank Tester, CBS News, 20 May 2026
With inspectors finding 21 code violations in March, the City Council condemned the property during its April 21 meeting — authorizing the city to order the owners and managers to repair, demolish or abate the unsafe conditions before a certain date or the city will take over.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that manages the Maldives diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday, according to an AP report.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Most states had been authorizing marijuana for medical use even before the rescheduling, and nearly half of all states also say recreational use is OK.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Wilson initially refused to appear in court, declining to be transported from jail and prompting a judge to issue a rare warrant authorizing authorities to use force to bring him in, KTTV reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The next day, social workers returned with a court warrant authorizing Jaxon’s removal.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
On August 7, 1979, the Iranian government announced a new law authorizing the suspension of publications critical of the leadership.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
In a 1996 interview with CBS News anchor Dan Rather, Fidel Castro openly acknowledged responsibility for authorizing the military action.
—Hank Tester, CBS News, 20 May 2026
With inspectors finding 21 code violations in March, the City Council condemned the property during its April 21 meeting — authorizing the city to order the owners and managers to repair, demolish or abate the unsafe conditions before a certain date or the city will take over.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The Italian tour operator that manages the Maldives diving trip denied authorizing or knowing about the deep dive that violated local limits, its lawyer told Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Saturday, according to an AP report.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Most states had been authorizing marijuana for medical use even before the rescheduling, and nearly half of all states also say recreational use is OK.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Wilson initially refused to appear in court, declining to be transported from jail and prompting a judge to issue a rare warrant authorizing authorities to use force to bring him in, KTTV reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The next day, social workers returned with a court warrant authorizing Jaxon’s removal.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizing
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Nanometer processes refer to chip manufacturing technology, with smaller nodes typically enabling faster and more efficient semiconductors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The initiative aims to free entrepreneurs from tedious operational work, enabling them to achieve the output of larger businesses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The agency made another favorable decision for Lilly in April, approving its Foundayo weight-loss pill under its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher program.—
Darius Tahir,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The assembly discussed the resolution for about an hour, split between two meetings last week, before approving it.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Instead of optimizing for a moment of attention, this strategy focuses on equipping audiences with tools or knowledge, engaging them through participation and empowering them to carry ideas forward through their own networks and communities.—
Felicity Fellows,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Data connectivity is also empowering garment workers and providing insights into the movement of goods through the manufacturing process to meet reporting requirements.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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His debut short The Last Dance premiered in 2025 and screened at over 40 festivals worldwide, winning multiple awards and qualifying for BAFTA and BIFA.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Look for rebates and tax credits Many utility companies, manufacturers and government programs are still offering rebates or tax incentives for qualifying high-efficiency HVAC systems.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The museum’s security staff organized separately, in 2022, ratifying their inaugural contract in 2024 following a twelve-day strike.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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If the unions agreed to that, Horwitz said, any delay in negotiating or ratifying a new contract after the 2026 contract runs out would see the LIRR workers effectively making less after the end of the year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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His Interior Department has lifted Biden-era restrictions barring drilling across much of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and is now drawing up plans to streamline permitting for oil projects in the territory.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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California is now speeding review for large-scale renewable energy projects through a new fast-track permitting program that does not require sign-off from county and municipal governments — a fast-track process that Church has criticized.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Liverpool limped home fifth in the Premier League — confirming Champions League qualification on the final day with just 60 points, their lowest tally for a decade and 24 fewer than in 2024-25.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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In a frenzy, Frobisher set off on the 1578 voyage without anyone ever confirming the last find.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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“Authorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizing. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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