as in authorizes
to make something real, accepted, or official
slang words legitimized by usage
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Recent Examples of legitimizes
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimizes
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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It was originally intended to protect electricity ratepayers from having to shoulder the costs of data centers in their communities, but now simply authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to study whether the cost-shift is happening.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Instead of gathering experts who advocate for their functional perspective and then compromise, AI enables teams where each member can think holistically across functions.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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This enables the study of subtle performance nuances, particularly during takeoff and landing, which can significantly impact a design’s success.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The qualifying offer is a one-year, $22 million contract that entitles the issuing team to draft compensation if it gets rejected, while also forcing the new team that signs the player in question to give up a draft pick.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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That perspective validates the intrigue for Crochet's future in Boston.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our partnership with Fox Entertainment validates that vision and gives us the scale and creative firepower to accelerate it.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, under the proposal, a household that qualifies to receive assistance could not pay more than 3% of its monthly income on water bills.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Who qualifies for the Rock Hall?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Legitimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimizes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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