LICENSED Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of licensed

as in certified

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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

Adjective

The broadcaster asked the court to allow the subpoenas to be served by email and certified mail.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, the event will gather people at the Arboretum to forest bathe with a certified guide.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of certified

Verb

On August 12, a new Presidential Memorandum authorized the federal government to deputize vetted private corporations to conduct activities in support of law enforcement operations against cyber-enabled transnational criminal organizations.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Eventually, the new approach enabled Universal Credit to be rolled out to more than eight million claimants and to keep functioning even amid the surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 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

That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.

— Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026

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