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as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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as in conferred
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of granted
Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
An Alabama judge granted Dave's request in January 2012 and declared Natalee legally dead.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Before modern Italy was formed, in 1861, France had claimed territories on nearly every continent, imposed its language and culture around the globe, and has since granted French citizenship to certain segments of its colonized populations.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Goodgame Ebinger granted prosecutors' request that Roberts be sent to a facility that will expedite his removal after his sentence is completed.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The day marked more than 45 years of partnership between Disney and Make-A-Wish — one that started with the very first official wish, granted at Disneyland Resort, and has since led to more than 175,000 Disney wishes.
—Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Sherrill said that the New Jersey Department of Health had sought a health inspection at the facility, but was only granted access to a limited area.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Exceptions would also be granted for those with immigrant visas, for whom a green card could provide a pathway to permanent residency.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Verb
After years of lobbying, cajoling – virtually pleading – state lawmakers back in 2024 finally granted the state Lottery an online presence.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
The program forces major polluters to pay for their share of emissions by buying allowances at auctions or being granted them for free.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
An Alabama judge granted Dave's request in January 2012 and declared Natalee legally dead.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Before modern Italy was formed, in 1861, France had claimed territories on nearly every continent, imposed its language and culture around the globe, and has since granted French citizenship to certain segments of its colonized populations.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Goodgame Ebinger granted prosecutors' request that Roberts be sent to a facility that will expedite his removal after his sentence is completed.
—Kyle Werner, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The day marked more than 45 years of partnership between Disney and Make-A-Wish — one that started with the very first official wish, granted at Disneyland Resort, and has since led to more than 175,000 Disney wishes.
—Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Sherrill said that the New Jersey Department of Health had sought a health inspection at the facility, but was only granted access to a limited area.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Exceptions would also be granted for those with immigrant visas, for whom a green card could provide a pathway to permanent residency.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granted
Adjective
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How to enter the Snickers giveaway People with the first, middle or last name Reese, or an accepted variation, can enter by signing the pledge online through June 11.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The stock is at $314 with an accepted buyout offer at $320.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Fairley also admitted Thursday to placing wagers and recruiting and bribing college basketball players to underperform in games in a separate NCAA point-shaving case brought by federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Between 65% and 93% of patients admitted after a fall were actively taking fall-risk-increasing drugs at the time of injury.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Adams often conferred there with Samuel Adams or one of the other delegates, strolling under the trees, passing cannonballs piled up in preparation for a possible British attack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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As Gage was warming up, Stammen and his coaches conferred.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Does a user keep expressing linguistic markers throughout a given conversation?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bing, for its part, went off the rails early on, prompting Microsoft to scale back both its personality and the number of questions users could ask it in a given conversation.—
Will Oremus,
Washington Post,
5 June 2023
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Shortly after he was arrested, Marrs confessed to the murder and alleged that he was inebriated and broke into Erickson's home to steal money.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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That same day, the then-Prince Charles had confessed his adultery on television.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
30 May 2026
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Jane Kirtley, a former reporter, lawyer and longtime UMN professor, was awarded the John Borger Lifetime Achievement Award Wednesday night.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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His near-photographic memory and love of sports allowed him at the age of 10 to start memorizing all the winners of the Heisman Trophy – awarded annually to the top player in college football – that date back to 1935.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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The mark was federally registered in 2015 and has since achieved incontestable status, a legal designation that strengthens ownership rights.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many experts also remained in denial until evidence of Covid’s lethality and transmissibility became incontestable.—
David Blumenthal,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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His presence on that end of the floor was acknowledged this year, as he was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Granted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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