ENTITLED Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

entitled

verb

Definition of entitled

past tense of entitle

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 After the 120th qualifying PSLF payment, the borrower would be entitled to have their student loans discharged. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The official added that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway, and no party has the right to unilaterally control the shipping lane or decide whether vessels are entitled to pass through. — CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 If that appears to be happening, don't assume both companies are entitled to the money. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Immigrants are still entitled to due process and should know their legal rights. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Since 1969, all Californians with developmental disabilities have been entitled to these services under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Limits of law In immigration court, people are entitled to an attorney, but not at the government’s expense. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 So in the immigration system, immigrants are not entitled to a lawyer. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Victor Wembanyama took the 25-percent max, instead of a chance at the 30-percent max he would be entitled to receive, so his Spurs could have more flexibility. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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The shots were extensively tested for safety before they were authorized for emergency use, with the FDA requiring at least two months of follow-up safety data after vaccinating trial participants.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized on Sunday the use of federal funds to battle several fires, including the Autumn Lane Fire in Spokane County.

— Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of authorized

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In a tour of the campus in the days after the August 8, 2025, shooting, the scene inside the buildings was jarring, according to a former CDC official who asked not to be named to protect her current employer.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The Royse City Police Department said the officer, who was not named in a statement, has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of named

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Having qualified, candidates for the state House receive a $38,575 grant and $131,155 to run for the state Senate.

— Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Like the previous three tournaments the team qualified for (2010, 2014, 2022), the USMNT reached the round of 16 in 2026.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualified

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Meghan personally called animal rights attorney Shannon Keith, who runs the Beagle Freedom Project, after hearing about 4,000 beagles being rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding and research plant in Virginia.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Five students between 12 and 13 years old were killed in what officials called the worst school shooting in decades.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of called

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The number of high-earning solopreneurs is surging, empowered by AI tools that provide capabilities of larger teams, making self-employment increasingly attractive.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere in the clip, Winfrey called out other moments that empowered her during her childhood.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of empowered

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Just two days later, on July 8, 2025, several brush fires were ignited near his apartment complex — collectively dubbed the Copper River/Meenach Fires by investigators.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The project, dubbed the Inglewood Transit Connector, has been in the works for eight years.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dubbed

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The etching and aquatint printed in ink on paper, titled Torero, is the ninth in an edition of 30.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The selection, titled Béla Tarr in Sarajevo, is a long-term initiative dedicated to the legacy of Tarr, who died earlier this year at the age of 70.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of titled

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At the bottom of this scary litany of exposures was an inviting button labeled Begin Protection.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
For instance, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid traditional English muffins, unless they're specifically labeled gluten-free, since they're typically made with wheat flour.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

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