as in certified
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also licenced
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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Duncan, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021, taught himself law behind bars and later became a licensed attorney.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
Ferguson was first issued a North Carolina medical license in 1993 and is also currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Virginia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Buyers should ask whether the seller has filed insurance claims for hail damage and whether any repairs were done by licensed roofers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Duncan, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021, taught himself law behind bars and later became a licensed attorney.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
As a master barber, licensed real estate agent, and father of six, Cathcart approaches his work with care, precision, and a deep sense of responsibility to his community.
—Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
Ferguson was first issued a North Carolina medical license in 1993 and is also currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Virginia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Andre graduated from high school a year and a half early and completed a program to become a certified nursing assistant, Mukherjee said.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Luigi Avantaggiato In fact, the resistance is so widespread among Sardinians that over the course of two months in 2024, a grassroots petition to ban new wind and solar projects gathered over 210,000 certified signatures.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The office must be sufficiently funded and empowered to ensure that billions of tax dollars are protected and spent effectively.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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When consumers know which companies pay claims fairly and which do not, they are empowered to make informed choices.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Another proposal put forward by some members of the Council would raise the cutoff to 300% and then make transit free altogether for those who qualified.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Jubilant Haitian fans flooded the streets when the team qualified and were delighted a few weeks later when the draw revealed that Haiti is in the same group as Brazil.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Federal law prohibits charging veterans for assistance filing initial disability claims — a service provided for free by the VA and accredited nonprofits.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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In 1915, however, Carmichael severed ties with the university, after which the school operated as a private, non-accredited night school named the Arkansas Law School.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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 11 May. 2026.
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