as in authorizes
to make something real, accepted, or official
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Recent Examples of legitimizes
This legitimizes regime changes by force.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legitimizes
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The budget line on the bill also authorizes four other full-time employees.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new law authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to sign long-term contracts and allows for funding of pilot programs for geothermal energy networks.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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This depth enables more accurate color reproduction across complex scenes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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An arbitration hearing enables the Royals and a player — including his agent and attorney — to have a panel of neutral arbitrators determine the value of the player’s contract for the coming season (in this case, 2026).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finding a Golden Fan Cup Free entitles winners to 52 free Chick-fil-A entrées (choice of one Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets) for one year.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the other side of the ledger, Bournemouth have negotiated a sell-on clause which entitles them to 10 per cent of any profit City make on the 26-year-old in the future.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, the NFL announced the rosters for the Pro Bowl Games, the kind of All-Star distinction that elevates resumes, anchors legacies, validates the work and the talent and the plays made on Sundays.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Dec. 2025
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The Thunder won the NBA title last year, and superficially, the team’s rise to the top validates NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ’s strategy to value parity over dynasties.—
Alex Sherman,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Legitimizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimizes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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