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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
Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Byrne climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 12, became a licensed paraglider at 14, completed his first skydive at 16 and was flying in a wingsuit by 18, according to the BBC.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Masculinity influencers throw around medical terminology and cite scientific studies with the confidence and authority of a licensed doctor.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 June 2025
He and Sánchez — a former news anchor and licensed pilot — got engaged in 2023, four years after going public with their relationship.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 June 2025
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Verb
The ensuing investigation revealed that while Lumpkin did have a valid learner’s license, there was no licensed driver over 21 in the passenger seat, which is required by law.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Byrne climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 12, became a licensed paraglider at 14, completed his first skydive at 16 and was flying in a wingsuit by 18, according to the BBC.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Masculinity influencers throw around medical terminology and cite scientific studies with the confidence and authority of a licensed doctor.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 24 June 2025
He and Sánchez — a former news anchor and licensed pilot — got engaged in 2023, four years after going public with their relationship.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Verb
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The full-length collection that accompanied the film shot her into the stratosphere, becoming not just another commercial success but a certified blockbuster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Previously, issuing the fines required federal agents to either personally serve the notice upon a person by certified mail, or to their attorney and people had the right to contest it after being given a 30-day warning that the fine was coming.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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