as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of homologate
Pricing and Which One to Buy While the Valkyrie has been homologated for street use in other countries, Aston Martin will sell it in the United States only for track use.
—
Car and Driver, 7 Mar. 2023
The coupe, called the DB7 Zagato and of which 99 examples were made, was never homologated for sale stateside, which is a pity, given its exquisite shape and ultimate rarity.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
Competing in the series required a manufacturer to homologate at least 200 units, which means that today, there are many examples for collectors interested in owning these high-strung racers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2022
It was born out of the need to homologate the 429 semi-hemispherical engine the automaker was using in its NASCAR racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 June 2022
While the Spéirling is currently designed for track use, McMurtry wants to homologate it for the road.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Porsche’s first 911 Turbo came to market in 1975, with the factory needing 400 examples to homologate its 911 for Group 4 racing.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2022
Born of the need to homologate the 911 GT3 Cup racer's control-arm front suspension, the strut-type layout that 911s have used since the 1960s is tossed aside for this model.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 20 Apr. 2021
Porsche paleontologists who dig into the 911 fossil record can trace the DNA of the GT3 to the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a limited run made in Touring and Sport configuration to homologate a lightweight 911 for competition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2021
Car and Driver, 7 Mar. 2023
The coupe, called the DB7 Zagato and of which 99 examples were made, was never homologated for sale stateside, which is a pity, given its exquisite shape and ultimate rarity.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
Competing in the series required a manufacturer to homologate at least 200 units, which means that today, there are many examples for collectors interested in owning these high-strung racers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2022
It was born out of the need to homologate the 429 semi-hemispherical engine the automaker was using in its NASCAR racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 June 2022
While the Spéirling is currently designed for track use, McMurtry wants to homologate it for the road.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022
Porsche’s first 911 Turbo came to market in 1975, with the factory needing 400 examples to homologate its 911 for Group 4 racing.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2022
Born of the need to homologate the 911 GT3 Cup racer's control-arm front suspension, the strut-type layout that 911s have used since the 1960s is tossed aside for this model.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 20 Apr. 2021
Porsche paleontologists who dig into the 911 fossil record can trace the DNA of the GT3 to the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, a limited run made in Touring and Sport configuration to homologate a lightweight 911 for competition.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homologate
Verb
-
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved three new all-natural dyes for manufacturers to use instead.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 June 2025
-
Last year, Congress overwhelmingly approved legislation to require the divestiture, or TikTok would face a ban on U.S. app stores.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Verb
-
Nonfiction entertainment workers who are members of the Writers Guild of America East have ratified a first union agreement with prestige documentary company Story Syndicate.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
-
The Bluegrass State didn't symbolically ratify the 13th Amendment until March 18, 1976 − when Gerald Ford was president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
Verb
-
Ralphs’ death was confirmed in a statement from his representative, though no exact date or cause of death was given.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
-
For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Homologate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homologate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share