licensed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of licensednext
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 decision means the plant, which had been approaching the end of its originally licensed operational period, will now supply low-carbon power to businesses and homes for two additional decades. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 Watson remains licensed to practice, and an online provider database run by the state shows no final decision on his case has been made as of July 6. — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
Verb
The first shingles vaccine was licensed in 2006, and the more effective Shingrix vaccine was introduced in 2017, greatly reducing the risk of shingles and long-term nerve pain, according to the CDC and FDA. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Miranda’s Rescue has continued operating during the investigation because California does not require animal rescues to be licensed or regulated under a specific state law, Honsal said. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 1 July 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
  • All this to say, there is a lot of room for new shows to break into the Outstanding Drama Series category, but not many certified hits both on a commercial and critical level to be a shoo-in.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
  • For much of her decades-long career, Madonna has been known as not only a genre-bending talent and headline-grabber, but also a certified hitmaker.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • Shortstop Miguel Rojas, who botched a grounder to his left earlier in the inning that enabled a run to score, was late breaking to cover third, leaving the bag wide open.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The research insights enabled Microsoft to evolve its narratives and solutions in ways that resonated more authentically with how people actually live and work.
    — Tim Wragg, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • To open the account, an authorized person (such as a parent or guardian) must make an election.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • Having this general medical knowledge also empowered me to do research, ask informed questions, and advocate for myself.
    — Tara Thomas, Glamour, 10 July 2026
  • The fact that the fourth Dalai Lama was born in Mongolia empowered his successor to unite the territory in the 17th century.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of empowered
Adjective
  • This expands access to accredited and HNWIs while maintaining institutional-grade diligence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Larson Tax Relief is an accredited business with an A+ BBB rating and over 20 years of experience in the industry.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of accredited
Verb
  • One of his daughters, Marcye Scott, is among the four Democrats who qualified for this 13th Congressional District race.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
  • Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.
    — Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Definition of endorsed

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