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green-lighted

verb

past tense of green-light
as in permitted
to give permission for or to approve of as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-lighted
  1. permitted
  2. allowed
  3. had
Verb
  • The emergency backup is permitted to perform other duties within the team.
    — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The executive order pauses new permits for facilities exceeding 50 megawatts, but Lake Mariner’s 500-megawatt buildout was already permitted before the order took effect.
    — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of permitted
Verb
  • The Patriots faced only one defense last regular season that ranked in the top 10 in points allowed per drive (Cleveland Browns).
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Miami starter Tyler Phillips (5-6) allowed 3 runs and 5 hits over 5 innings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of allowed
Verb
  • Many attributed the country’s stability and prosperity to Putin, who in fact had little to do with either.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The administration's efforts had the potential to be especially disruptive in states like Washington and Oregon that send out ballots entirely by mail.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of had
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“Green-lighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-lighted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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