ENTITLING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

entitling

verb

present participle of entitle

as in authorizing

to give a right to the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens

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as in naming

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 entitling The ruling gave hijras official status as a minority community, entitling them to various forms of government assistance. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 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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However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Rather than authorizing private helipads citywide, the amendment would apply only to the industrial zoning district on Terminal Island, where Griffin’s marina is under construction.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of authorizing

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Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards preview Norway taking on England, naming the keys to the game and the scenarios that could unfold.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
After Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Maine Senate race this week, Democrats are now in the process of naming his replacement.

— The Editors, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of naming

Verb

If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

Cook has additional concerns about the noise, vibrations and emissions from a natural gas power plant that would generate electricity for the data center, enabling it to operate off the grid.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Brands should share these approaches with their customers, celebrating local fibers and crafts with place-identifying labels and enabling traceability rooted in the land and community.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Definition of enabling

Verb

The Federal Communications Commission is designating a California IT firm as a national security risk, in part because its CEO is a Chinese citizen.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
The designer also applied this hardworking sensibility to the interiors’ functionality, designating a cozy den as a children’s area and approaching bedrooms with relaxed hospitality in mind.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of designating

Verb

The five-member governing body is guaranteed at least one new face, with four candidates vying for the open 4th District seat now that Doug Chaffee will be terming out at the end of the year.

— Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
With Vice Mayor Pam Foley terming out, five individuals are vying for her District 9 seat, which encompasses a southwestern portion in San Jose, including the Cambrian Park neighborhood.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Definition of terming

Verb

He’s gravitated toward Democrats with a record of performing well statewide, and party leaders fear nominating someone too far outside the mainstream in Maine, one of the top Senate battlegrounds of the 2026 cycle.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026
While these victories may not matter in deep-blue districts, Liasson says some Democrats are worried that swing states and districts could be nominating candidates who are too far left to win.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of nominating

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