as in to enable
to make something real, accepted, or official
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Recent Examples of legitimize
Though Davis contacted sheriffs in multiple border counties to deputize his LAPD officers and legitimize the blockade, only three agreed to his request.
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
Beijing’s backing of Pakistan is largely motivated by a mix of economic and geopolitical interests, particularly in legitimizing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Such recognition is not a step toward peace, but rather a clear violation of international law and a dangerous moral and political failure that legitimizes horrific war crimes.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Rather than directly addressing substantive complaints, the defenders implemented procedural reforms consistent with the order’s liberal legitimizing logic.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
Beijing’s backing of Pakistan is largely motivated by a mix of economic and geopolitical interests, particularly in legitimizing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Such recognition is not a step toward peace, but rather a clear violation of international law and a dangerous moral and political failure that legitimizes horrific war crimes.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
Rather than directly addressing substantive complaints, the defenders implemented procedural reforms consistent with the order’s liberal legitimizing logic.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimize
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Defense Department is keen to expand its satellite supplier base, and Apex’s performance has been impressive so far, a Space Force officer told Forbes on the condition of anonymity since he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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No new information was shared, and comments were disabled, preventing anyone from asking questions, according to two CDC sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the meeting.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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If anything, impending fatherhood had validated my choice to stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Another user adds a more measured take, validating the wife's emotional state but pushing for solutions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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All students are entitled to breakfast and lunch at no charge in Miami-Dade public schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Digital assets encompass everything from speculative meme coins to legitimate community development tools.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Clive may or may not have considered his roommate Eugene something more than a roommate, but what’s certain is that any love that took root in their apartment would have had to be legitimated by the law in order to be protected by and from it.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
26 July 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for the program, patients must live in an underserved community of Milwaukee and have a BMI of 30 or higher.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Democrats in the state Senate have proposed a constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting, but this would require a referendum that could only be held in 2027 at the earliest, City and State reported.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The state is ranked 43rd in housing affordability and permitting for new housing units is down almost 40% compared to the period before the 2008 Great Recession, Moore said.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Legitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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