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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
Hero Devices is also keen to point out that this is a full, licensed copy of Windows 11, not an emulator or a streaming shell. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss. — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
When the company that quoted the patient is the one licensed to treat them, responsibility sits in one place, from the first message to the last follow-up. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Some players, such as California Pizza Kitchen and TGI Fridays, have licensed their brands for frozen foods for decades. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 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
  • The model runs through 42 agencies statewide and 105 certified consultants, serving roughly 17,300 caregivers a year.
    — Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Chief among the changes is a requirement to visit all archeological sites beyond Hanga Roa with a certified guide.
    — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • The restructuring enabled Centric to eliminate about $700 million in debt.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Advertisement The electricity monopoly model has failed, unable to reconcile central planning and private profits with electricity democracy enabled by modern technology.
    — John Farrell, Time, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • Cody Petterson, a board trustee with the SDUSD, told ABC News the uncle was designated on school records as an authorized caregiver.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The three authorized footwear suppliers for the league are Adidas, Nike and Under Armour.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • When adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are empowered to work, volunteer, and actively participate in community life, everyone benefits.
    — Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That means cybersecurity requires further levels of verification to ensure agents are only acting as they are permissioned and empowered to do.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowered
Adjective
  • Additionally, minimums at online platforms can be high, even for accredited investors, said Zheng.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Visitors are not permitted without reservations at accredited lodgings—no more sleeping overnight on the sand.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of accredited
Verb
  • Iran qualified and has been grouped with Syria, China and Kyrgyzstan for the league stage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Later that summer, having turned professional, Russell qualified for her first World Championships but crashed out at the semifinals after clipping the second hurdle.
    — Fraser Godden, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Definition of endorsed

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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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