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as in authorized
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in named
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitled
At the same time, every individual is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
All federal employees who are not paid during the shutdown, whether they were furloughed or remained working, are entitled by law to back pay once the shutdown ends.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The law mandates that all employees of the federal government — the nation’s largest employer — who are furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations are entitled to back pay once the shutdown ends.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Showgirl doesn’t have any songs about the emotional battles of love versus fear, and why should it — Taylor’s entitled to a breezy, carefree, going-to-the-chapel album if anyone is.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
All federal employees who are not paid during the shutdown, whether they were furloughed or remained working, are entitled by law to back pay once the shutdown ends.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
The law mandates that all employees of the federal government — the nation’s largest employer — who are furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations are entitled to back pay once the shutdown ends.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Showgirl doesn’t have any songs about the emotional battles of love versus fear, and why should it — Taylor’s entitled to a breezy, carefree, going-to-the-chapel album if anyone is.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitled
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In July, Congress authorized over US$12 billion in funding to help modernize the air traffic control system.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Equity members, like 802, have authorized union leaders to strike if necessary.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For older children, Aaron continues his adventures with the other Questioneers in a chapter book series, including Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, in which his art saves a snake named Vern from a disgruntled city council.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across those 13 seasons, the team has qualified for the playoffs twice — in 1979 and 1994.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Lionel Messi and his Argentina squad have already qualified.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, had a PI called on the third-down.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Redshirt junior right guard Roger Carreon was called for one false start penalty on Saturday, while redshirt junior right tackle Daylon Metoyer was flagged for two.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the federal level, agencies like the Federal Trade Commission should be empowered to set clearer standards for truth in legal advertising.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both men and women should feel empowered to do what is right for themselves, whether that’s climb the corporate ladder or stay at home as a parent, Zayer said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones After testing several noise-canceling headphones, T+L dubbed these Bose headphones the most comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The star, once dubbed the Prince of Darkness, toured for years, living the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle to the full.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Others labeled black people monkeys and called for rape against their political opponents.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plastic wrap is often labeled as microwave-safe, but should not come into direct contact with food while heating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Per the pilot’s script cover posted by Shyamalan, the series appears to be titled (or at least tentatively titled) Magic 8 Ball.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The docuseries will premiere on Disney+ and is titled .—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Entitled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitled. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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