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
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Pash is a licensed therapist and the founder and former CEO of Ellie Mental Health, a nationwide chain of therapy offices that uses playful, direct messaging to normalize seeking help.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Santeiro, who was licensed to practice medicine between 1995 and 2022, was the medical director of Pacheco’s Florida Life business during the time frame of the activity in her indictment, according to court and public records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Pash is a licensed therapist and the founder and former CEO of Ellie Mental Health, a nationwide chain of therapy offices that uses playful, direct messaging to normalize seeking help.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The president also licensed his name to the $TRUMP meme coin.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Santeiro, who was licensed to practice medicine between 1995 and 2022, was the medical director of Pacheco’s Florida Life business during the time frame of the activity in her indictment, according to court and public records.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whomever Dumont hires, the person has to be empowered to build the roster and staff to his liking.—
Mac Engel
April 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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By evening, when the Moon moves into your sign, you are empowered!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over the month the labor force grew by 17,000, the same as the number of people qualified as unemployed.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s team has qualified and is scheduled to play in the Los Angeles area and in Seattle in June.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In 2015, the trio represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, placing third but earned the top vote from both the accredited press at the event and the telephone fan vote.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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If everything checks out there, an accredited behaviorist or dog trainer may be able to assist.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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