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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3
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
In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The judge wound up authorizing his release from custody, so Epstein was alone in his cell from then until his death.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The case became a political challenge for Pritzker as the review board had been criticized even before the attack by state legislative Republicans for authorizing the early release of people convicted of killing police officers, children and committing mass murder.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
States can empower cities by authorizing local revenue mechanisms, matching local funds, or offering technical assistance.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The governor signed a law the following year authorizing the energy commission to penalize oil companies for excessive profits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
What about the relevant authorizing statute?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In June, DeSantis signed a law authorizing the withholding of state transportation funds to cities not in compliance with FDOT’s policies.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on an order last week authorizing the move, and members of the Joint Task Force-DC began carrying service-issue weapons Sunday evening.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
The judge wound up authorizing his release from custody, so Epstein was alone in his cell from then until his death.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The case became a political challenge for Pritzker as the review board had been criticized even before the attack by state legislative Republicans for authorizing the early release of people convicted of killing police officers, children and committing mass murder.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
States can empower cities by authorizing local revenue mechanisms, matching local funds, or offering technical assistance.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The governor signed a law the following year authorizing the energy commission to penalize oil companies for excessive profits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
What about the relevant authorizing statute?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
In June, DeSantis signed a law authorizing the withholding of state transportation funds to cities not in compliance with FDOT’s policies.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on an order last week authorizing the move, and members of the Joint Task Force-DC began carrying service-issue weapons Sunday evening.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizing
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Additionally, the Nevo A06’s roof houses a lidar system, complemented by three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 cameras, enabling level 2 advanced driving assistance features.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, these responses did not follow, enabling the Taliban to continue and do so with impunity.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vision is that AI will orchestrate data from multiple systems, empowering employees to make faster, better decisions—while people focus on what matters most.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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For now, add the former Patriot to the voices empowering a winning season in Foxboro.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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His already held the confederation’s qualifying scoring record, with his Thursday brace taking his overall tally to 34.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tied in second place in Group B of CAF qualifying with 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champion Senegal, Sudan remains unbeaten after six games and lies just one point away from the top of the group – and automatic qualification to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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The United States has long upheld most tenets of UNCLOS, benefiting from its framework even without ratifying it.—
Kevin Green,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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Around that time, The StrEatery, a restaurant located in the Beechmont neighborhood, opened a pop-up shelter for individuals in need, but it was ordered to close due to permitting violations, The Courier Journal reported.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Utilities, limited by permitting timelines, supply chain issues, and workforce shortages, rarely meet that urgency.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And then Anne Hathaway showed up on the set of The Devil Wears Prada sequel in one (as seen above), all but confirming this will become fall's favorite piece.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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The exercise also simulated a launch pad abort scenario, confirming that the safety systems respond correctly under emergency conditions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Authorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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