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adjective

Definition of licensednext
as in certified

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licensed

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verb

variants also licenced
past tense of license
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
Adjective
The collection of patents covers a wide swath of elements associated with the rise of AI music, including moderation, watermarking, licensed distribution and monetization. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 Corporate and home licensed growers may grow in greenhouses, but Preston is hoping regulators would expand that to include outdoor growing at home. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
She was forbidden from opening any new facilities that received Medicaid dollars or were licensed by the state before June 2025. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Netflix, which has long promoted its titles on YouTube, licensed the rights to popular shows like CoComelon and . — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
  1. certified
  2. enabled
  3. authorized
  4. empowered
  5. accredited
  6. qualified
  7. endorsed
Adjective
  • In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin shared her tips for building an effective exercise routine – and sticking to it.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The song sold over a million copies, becoming certified gold.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • The advent of polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing, in the nineteen-eighties, enabled scientists to make numerous copies of the DNA or RNA in a sample, and that dramatically increased the sensitivity of diagnostic tests.
    — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The adversaries' willingness to endure pain and the determination of their leaders to survive have sometimes enabled them to play a long game, outwaiting American patience.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • Both processes are meant to be performed by Hunker and its authorized installation partners, so the unit isn't designed to be removed/installed back and forth by the buyer to convert from camper van to work van on a regular basis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Owners are advised to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW dealership for a free inspection.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • And When The best way to ensure your team feels empowered to take ownership of a project is to clearly communicate the specifics of a goal.
    — Hanneke Antonelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Amendment 5 would have empowered lawmakers to raise sales and use taxes with the goal of gradually reducing the income tax.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of empowered
Adjective
  • School eligibility Your institution must be an accredited college, university or trade school that participates in Sallie Mae’s private loan programs.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Together with hundreds of other accredited parks, reserves and communities recognized by DarkSky International, these destinations preserve the natural darkness that allows the Perseids to truly shine.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of accredited
Verb
  • Clark also moved into the top six automatic spots who qualified for the Presidents Cup, joining Scheffler, Cameron Young, Russell Henley, Sam Burns and Collin Morikawa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, Martinez has qualified for the Champions League once again, won the Europa League, and reached another World Cup final with Argentina.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Definition of endorsed

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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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