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as in enabling
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 licensing
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The order explicitly bars the government from creating a mandatory licensing or preclearance requirement for new AI models, making the government’s move a request, not a rule.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Thomas is used to dealing with the pesky processes of liquor licensing in multiple Kansas City-area municipalities.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The nurse studied for a couple of months at Noreus’ school in Plantation before passing the state RN licensing exam in early 2021.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Anyone can call themselves a coach tomorrow—no degree, no supervised hours, no licensing board, no ethical code with teeth.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
The questions show the FTC gathering information on industry practices and competitive stumbling blocks, asking about Microsoft’s business agreements, licensing arrangements, and interoperability of its products.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Note that shifting licensing deals make free streaming libraries prone to change at a moment's notice.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The company makes money by licensing its technology — including screens, sound systems and projectors — to exhibitors.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
The French pharmaceutical giant eschewed licensing an enterprise version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT for internal use.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The American company is licensing the system from Italian manufacturer Bassi Group International.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Like any automaker, Jeep isn't afraid to collect a few bucks licensing out its brand to slap onto all kinds of basic lifestyle gear and consumer goods – from tote bags and tumblers to cheese boards and electric wine openers.
—C.c. Weiss
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
The influence of ReelShort continues to grow, with Business Insider yesterday reporting that Peacock has begun licensing microdramas from the platform, as the major streamers experiment with vertical video offers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The agency’s disciplinary process is unique among licensing bodies in California in how much is kept secret, Fitzhugh said.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
This makes a more flexible approach to licensing all the more important.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Noun
The plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues that the county says are currently being held hostage by the state.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The order explicitly bars the government from creating a mandatory licensing or preclearance requirement for new AI models, making the government’s move a request, not a rule.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Thomas is used to dealing with the pesky processes of liquor licensing in multiple Kansas City-area municipalities.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The nurse studied for a couple of months at Noreus’ school in Plantation before passing the state RN licensing exam in early 2021.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Anyone can call themselves a coach tomorrow—no degree, no supervised hours, no licensing board, no ethical code with teeth.
—Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 June 2026
The questions show the FTC gathering information on industry practices and competitive stumbling blocks, asking about Microsoft’s business agreements, licensing arrangements, and interoperability of its products.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Note that shifting licensing deals make free streaming libraries prone to change at a moment's notice.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Verb
Raman also believes there needs to be more enforcement of licensing for food vendors, even though the California legislature passed a law to decriminalize street vending in 2019.
—Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The company makes money by licensing its technology — including screens, sound systems and projectors — to exhibitors.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
The French pharmaceutical giant eschewed licensing an enterprise version of the AI chatbot ChatGPT for internal use.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The American company is licensing the system from Italian manufacturer Bassi Group International.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Like any automaker, Jeep isn't afraid to collect a few bucks licensing out its brand to slap onto all kinds of basic lifestyle gear and consumer goods – from tote bags and tumblers to cheese boards and electric wine openers.
—C.c. Weiss
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2026
The influence of ReelShort continues to grow, with Business Insider yesterday reporting that Peacock has begun licensing microdramas from the platform, as the major streamers experiment with vertical video offers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The agency’s disciplinary process is unique among licensing bodies in California in how much is kept secret, Fitzhugh said.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
This makes a more flexible approach to licensing all the more important.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Noun
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No permanent loss of Hoffman’s law license.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Having no driver’s license, Müller became a Polaroid-toting expeditionist, returning repeatedly to his beloved Kensington Motel in Santa Monica and its environs.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The laboratory is also expected to support the development of standardized interfaces for quantum hardware, enabling external researchers and commercial partners to test sensors and other components on a common research platform.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The Stanford Engineering School’s Global and Online Education program does however offer a wide range of courses for working professionals, enabling qualified applicants to access regular Stanford graduate courses.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Since then, the IRGC has charged tolls on ships granted permission and attacked any that tried to cross unauthorized.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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But North Carolina is a Dillon Rule state, meaning Charlotte can only pass policies if the state has given it explicit permission to do so.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In recent days, Senate supporters have whittled down the scope of the plan, authorizing it only for Cook County and Chicago sites rather than statewide as Pritzker originally intended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russia has passed a law authorizing its central bank and other financial institutions to repel drone attacks with their own defense systems, as the country struggles to defend against Ukrainian strikes.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Comedian and late-night talk show host Bill Maher slammed California for its underperforming education system and lengthy permitting delays for green energy development.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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That includes streamlining permitting and approvals, expanding by right zoning near transit and job centers, and accelerating office to residential conversions downtown.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Lippard also saw the moment as empowering for artists’ communities; this vision played out in the art and curatorial work of artists like Carlos Villa, Juan Sánchez, Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith, and the members of the Heresies Collective.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Electricity being sent to one core would induct the adjacent wires, the activation of one bit empowering its neighbors.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But, as is often the case with these kinds of monkey’s paws, the granting of a wish comes at a great cost—the wishmaker’s life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
24 Apr. 2026
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In this age of excess and endless wish granting, self denial becomes a superpower and a necessity.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Through an account review, banks are generally required to identify and protect qualifying federal benefit deposits received within a specified look-back period.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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San Diego’s measure provides several exemptions, among them disaster periods when a home is uninhabitable, circumstances where the owner is in long-term care, financial hardship following the death of an owner, qualifying military service, and use of the home for whole-home short-term rentals.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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