as in to enable
to make something real, accepted, or official
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Recent Examples of legitimize
If only there were a person uniquely situated to bring these judges to heel and bring the crisis to a halt, thus re-legitimizing the judiciary in earnest.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
By validating transactions within the blockchain database, these investors legitimize the currency for its user base.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply put, what this meant was that the ruler of the empire legitimized his reign through Buddhism, portraying himself either as a Buddha or as a patron of Buddhists – their texts and institutions.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Consumer Advocate Pushback and Conflict of Interest Concerns Despite industry enthusiasm, consumer protection groups have raised alarms about the GENIUS Act’s potential to legitimize risky crypto schemes.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
By validating transactions within the blockchain database, these investors legitimize the currency for its user base.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Simply put, what this meant was that the ruler of the empire legitimized his reign through Buddhism, portraying himself either as a Buddha or as a patron of Buddhists – their texts and institutions.
—Stephanie Balkwill, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Consumer Advocate Pushback and Conflict of Interest Concerns Despite industry enthusiasm, consumer protection groups have raised alarms about the GENIUS Act’s potential to legitimize risky crypto schemes.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimize
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Implement Anonymous Surveys Move beyond annual engagement surveys and implement anonymous pulse surveys that enable real-time analysis.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the farm, poor sanitation enabled cows and dairy workers to introduce tuberculosis, typhoid, and other pathogens into milk.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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After it was removed, the Cybertruck burst into flames again at a nearby tow yard, a person with knowledge of the incident not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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These centers are authorized by Congressional mandate to uphold Title 4 of the Civil Rights Act, while DEI policies, however laudable, are not.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Without colleagues to validate their contributions or provide feedback, many retirees struggle to maintain their sense of relevance and value.—
Lorraine Wiseman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The agency posts verified results on its website after polls close, updating as ballots are counted and validated.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The guidance, in the form of a legal memo, makes clear that taxpayers who were tricked in a traditional investment scam may be entitled to tax relief.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The center has encouraged the development of a database of information about benefits that employees are entitled to from previous retirement plans.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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In response, elites double down, weaponizing the claim of misinformation to legitimate the stifling of debate.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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The best security feels effortless to legitimate users while remaining impenetrable to attackers.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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To qualify for a grade, a player had to play at least 30 games for the Rangers and finish the year with the organization.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Starting with practice and sprint qualifying today, then a sprint race and more qualifying on Saturday prior to Sunday’s main event, the 20 drivers—divided among 10 teams—will be piloting their hybrid missiles with a podium spot as the target.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Trump administration has pushed to expand offshore oil drilling and accelerate the permitting process, reducing timelines to just weeks.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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If permitted to enter the country, students must enroll full time, earn good grades and notify their school within 10 days of substantive changes to their circumstances.—
David L. Di Maria,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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“Legitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimize. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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