1
as in authorizes
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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2
as in calls
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 entitles
For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The country’s pension plan entitles them to reap a maximum of 50% of their annual average earnings, according to the Centre of European and International Liaisons for Social Security (Cleiss).
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The department is also planning to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by writing new rules detailing the definition of a flight cancellation that entitles consumers to ticket refunds, as well as revisit rules on ticket pricing and advertising.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year Chevrolet issued a service campaign that entitles affected Camaro owners to a software update that is said to fix the problem.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The country’s pension plan entitles them to reap a maximum of 50% of their annual average earnings, according to the Centre of European and International Liaisons for Social Security (Cleiss).
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The department is also planning to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by writing new rules detailing the definition of a flight cancellation that entitles consumers to ticket refunds, as well as revisit rules on ticket pricing and advertising.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year Chevrolet issued a service campaign that entitles affected Camaro owners to a software update that is said to fix the problem.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitles
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The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sanchez’s family calls it a ‘deeply distressing time’ Sanchez was in the city to work as an analyst on Fox Sports’ broadcast of the Indianapolis Colts’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, what happens when the storyline calls for a more familial pairing?—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nick, the central character played by the director/co-screenwriter, certainly qualifies as one of those.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s a problem since platoon backs are not good start options versus tough matchups — this qualifies as one of those.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each team nominates one player for the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the player deemed to best embody the game through sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy and contributions on and off the field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every year, an expert panel nominates casinos across the country that stand out for more than just flashing lights and slot machines.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The program is part of a federal statute known as 1357(g), which enables state and local governments to assist the federal government with specific immigration tasks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That data enables Meta to infer what users might buy.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Roan designates a theme for many of her concerts to encourage fans to dress up.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The city of Indianapolis designates the land for industrial use.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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The organization empowers young people to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing and is active in 75 countries.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pluto shifting direct in Aquarius on October 13 empowers your sector of intimacy, emotional healing, and shared resources.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suit also names the company’s CEO, Rahmat Alam.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Tuchel names his next England squad on Friday as the countdown to next summer’s World Cup finals continues.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Entitles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitles. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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