as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
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as in permits
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 green lights
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Pulsing green lights flashed, giving fans a glimpse of Cain before secluding her again in shadow.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The crowd takes it all in wearing headphones with green lights, turning the night into a kind of silent disco in a scene straight out of Mad Max.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Pulsing green lights flashed, giving fans a glimpse of Cain before secluding her again in shadow.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green lights
Noun
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The same concerns exist for tech companies seeking government permissions to grow their businesses through acquisitions.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Actions that were previously considered low-risk, like writing a simple script, become high-stakes when performed by an AI agent with broad permissions.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Insurrection Act, last used in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots, permits federal troops to perform law enforcement duties in emergencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Selznick said the necessary approvals were secured before the shutdown for some new products that are rolling out in the first few months of 2019, but new label authorizations were on hold since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau was closed.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Washington is further blurring the line between law enforcement and military operations, utilizing questionable authorizations while providing few details on strikes targeting small vessels said to be from Venezuela.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Officials also pointed to the city’s density bonus program, which also allows more units than a property’s zoning otherwise would.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This allows customers to innovate with sophisticated AI capabilities for robot controls and perception.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sennecke, Gauthier, and Kreider share the team lead with two goals, while Mason McTavish has four assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Izabel, Penelope and Thomas James Earle II Alix Earle has a lot of love for her stepmom, Ashley Dupré.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Saturday was the first time the Red Raiders have faced sanctions for the decades-old practice.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Iran’s economy also has suffered under international sanctions and as global energy prices fall.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Green lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green%20lights. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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