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 By now taking ownership of the detention centers, the federal government could argue the facilities are entitled to broader immunity from some state oversight efforts and lawsuits. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 In the United Kingdom, Clare’s Law allows people to ask the police about a person’s history of abuse or violence, but not everyone is entitled to receive the information. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 In fact, thousands of people, possibly even more, may be entitled to American or Canadian citizenship without realizing it. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Though these women should’ve been entitled to all the love, some of the loudest headlines after their win centered on a man who wasn’t even on the ice with them in Milano. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Under the law, he was only entitled to security and vehicles the first five years after stepping down from power. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 But missing the deadline may permanently prevent taxpayers from receiving a refund to which they may ultimately be entitled. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 July 2026 The court ruled that the guilty verdict be reversed and that Roman is entitled to a new trial. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 That was quickly followed by a second YouTube video from Schneider, entitled I Got Arrested Investigating a LEGO Store. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

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The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said Guerrero was authorized to work in the US and was issued a social security number.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
California wildlife officials have authorized sheriffs in northern rangeland counties to use rubber bullets, paintballs and pepper balls against wolves to protect livestock.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of authorized

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Three questions that qualified for the Massachusetts ballot will never reach voters after the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) struck them down.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Tiffany Stratton qualified by defeating Jacy Jayne, while Jade Cargill advanced via disqualification against Nia Jax after Charlotte Flair's interference.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of qualified

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Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
People crowded the entrance as if waiting for their boarding group to be called, which didn’t make sense to me — there were no overhead bins to claim!

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of called

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For obesity, a condition that can lead to worse comorbidities like diabetes and heart disease, patients must feel empowered to use every tool at their disposal to help prevent and reverse this disease.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
From the get-go, Jean Paul Gaultier empowered women with strong tailoring, visible corsetry, sailor stripes and other signposts of Parisian chic.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of empowered

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Their band, dubbed The Reverends, put out its first real record when Dane was 14.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
The attack was planned to take place at the cage-fighting show dubbed UFC Freedom 250, which was held on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.

— Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of dubbed

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The report is titled as Large Power Transformer Supply Chain Gap Analysis and Domestic Content Strategies for Hydropower Rehabilitation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Recently, one show titled Screen Time, from Issa Rae’s production company, garnered 75 million views in a week—on TikTok and on TikTok’s micro-drama app, PineDrama.

— Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of titled

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The county was closed on March 31, but it was labeled an employee holiday after the news was released.

— Rachel Royster July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Board members repeatedly returned to the challenge of explaining a measure that state law requires to be labeled a tax increase on the ballot, even though administrators project a net decrease for most homeowners.

— Tom Fraki, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

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