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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
Chase Jordan
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The site will connect you with the closest licensed wildlife rehabilitators, rescues, and specialized veterinarians based on your current location and the specific animal species.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
The sale includes more than 500 licensed nursing beds.
—Chase Jordan
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The site will connect you with the closest licensed wildlife rehabilitators, rescues, and specialized veterinarians based on your current location and the specific animal species.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Verb
Lee, who died in 2018 at the age of 95, had his name, voice and likeness licensed by his longtime home Marvel in 2022 for use in films, television shows and Disney theme parks.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 27 May 2026
Anglers who get licensed through the old system or the new could soon be catching fewer walleye.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting council member.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are dozens of certified Welcoming America cities, but not all are on the federal government's sanctuary city list.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This investment needs to be enabled via structural changes to the financial system.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Due to Climate Change Rising temperatures and resilient grapes have enabled Denmark and Sweden to produce unique wines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Tickets can be purchased at authorized retailers, including convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ideally, Sorsby gets the help necessary, moves on from this period, has a pro career, a nice life, and the NCAA is empowered to level a due punishment to a person who deserves it.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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America’s strength has always come from individuals empowered to act, communities willing to build, and leaders who expand opportunity rather than contain it.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Adam Graves from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will talk about accredited plant collections of the San Diego Zoo, Botanic Garden and Arboretum during the noon Wednesday, June 3 Seven Oaks Garden Club meeting.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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According to federal rules, any accredited public, private (nonprofit or for-profit) or vocational school that is already participating in federal financial aid is eligible to apply for Workforce Pell.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The University of Central Florida recently qualified for the funding, which is designed to push schools to boost research.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The Lancers outdistanced runner-up Classical Academy (367) and Los Alamitos (372), both of which also qualified for state.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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