green-lighted

past tense of green-light

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-lighted
Verb
  • Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.
    Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This interactive dashboard brought together a wealth of drug mortality and demographic data that allowed users to compare county-level overdose rates with the socioeconomic conditions in that area.
    Big Think, Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, the media will not be allowed to capture images of the 22-year-old entering or exiting the courtroom.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The ones at the high-dollar games cited in the indictment could read cards and predict which player had the best hand.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The commission has had traps and game cameras in the area since shortly after the attack occurred, Stephens said in Thursday's news release.
    Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Green-lighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-lighted. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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