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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of licensed
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
This list also only looks at original series and films, without the licensed content that also makes up Prime Video and might very well creep into the Top 10 week-to-week.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
But after taking a psychology class her freshman year, her career goal changed from computers to eventually earning a master’s degree in social work and becoming a licensed clinical social worker, helping people with mental health issues.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
This list also only looks at original series and films, without the licensed content that also makes up Prime Video and might very well creep into the Top 10 week-to-week.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Verb
Lee, who died in 2018 at the age of 95, had his name, voice and likeness licensed by his longtime home Marvel in 2022 for use in films, television shows and Disney theme parks.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting council member.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are dozens of certified Welcoming America cities, but not all are on the federal government's sanctuary city list.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Through their total rewards strategies, healthcare systems are empowered to attract, retain and reward top C-Suite and Provider talent.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The companies that benefit most from AI will be the ones that ensure all workers feel empowered by it.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The University of Central Florida recently qualified for the funding, which is designed to push schools to boost research.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The Lancers outdistanced runner-up Classical Academy (367) and Los Alamitos (372), both of which also qualified for state.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Adam Graves from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will talk about accredited plant collections of the San Diego Zoo, Botanic Garden and Arboretum during the noon Wednesday, June 3 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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According to federal rules, any accredited public, private (nonprofit or for-profit) or vocational school that is already participating in federal financial aid is eligible to apply for Workforce Pell.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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