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
Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Cruz, in a December 2020 letter to the Justice Department, wrote that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe had admitted knowing about and authorizing the leak.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In 1980, Congress passed legislation authorizing the North Country National Scenic Trial.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Under the law authorizing Education Freedom Scholarships, state funding for the program can be increased based on demand.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Langan and other executives are charged with authorizing and overseeing the bribes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The casino race comes after New York voters in 2013 approved a referendum authorizing up to seven full casinos in the state.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The bill called for the Department of Health and Human Services to help patients receive funding for treatments that would otherwise be inaccessible while also authorizing the Food and Drug Administration to dedicate funds to finding a cure.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Bowser signed an executive authorizing coordination between local police and federal forces.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Cruz, in a December 2020 letter to the Justice Department, wrote that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe had admitted knowing about and authorizing the leak.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
In 1980, Congress passed legislation authorizing the North Country National Scenic Trial.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Under the law authorizing Education Freedom Scholarships, state funding for the program can be increased based on demand.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Langan and other executives are charged with authorizing and overseeing the bribes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The casino race comes after New York voters in 2013 approved a referendum authorizing up to seven full casinos in the state.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The bill called for the Department of Health and Human Services to help patients receive funding for treatments that would otherwise be inaccessible while also authorizing the Food and Drug Administration to dedicate funds to finding a cure.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Bowser signed an executive authorizing coordination between local police and federal forces.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizing
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Its award-winning SUV, the Elroq, features fast-charging technology, enabling drivers to recharge from 10% to 80% of its battery in 28 minutes.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Sep. 2025
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By improving this functional, scientists can make density functional theory more reliable and widely applicable, enabling more precise simulations across chemistry, materials science, and emerging technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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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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His rating on the economy also hit an all time low, with 35 percent approving and 57 percent disapproving (-22 points).—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Kelly wrote the board policy states the consent agenda is intended for routine items — things like approving minutes or standard reports.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Sep. 2025
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Why was empowering them so important to you?—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Myke Towers will receive this distinction for his work with the Young Kingz Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico and Latin America.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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From there, Abkowitz said, it could be expanded to encompass a wider range of qualifying incomes and non-governmental partner agencies.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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This means that qualifying productions are eligible for a total incentive of up to 40%, making the state hugely competitive to not only other states but also major international destinations such as the UK, Hungary and neighboring Canada.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 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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Starter Tyler Mahle tossed 4 2/3 shutout innings for Texas, striking out six while permitting four hits and a walk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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This is essentially permitting the board to side with interests, which may include those of China, against the best interests of America’s long-term national goals, effectively.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Erin LaRow, a spokesperson for DCF, Kansas’ child welfare agency, said state privacy laws prevented her from confirming whether a hotline call from the nurse was received.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a statement confirming Broder’s death, his family pointed to the fact that Broder died on Rosh Hashanah.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Authorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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