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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
Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
For years, Travolta, a licensed pilot and aviation buff, has been interested in the 1959 Lockheed Super-G Constellation aircraft.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The event was created by Mischief Management, which licensed Barbie from Mattel, a Mattel spokesperson said.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
There are roughly 1,800 licensed hospices in Los Angeles County.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
For years, Travolta, a licensed pilot and aviation buff, has been interested in the 1959 Lockheed Super-G Constellation aircraft.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The event was created by Mischief Management, which licensed Barbie from Mattel, a Mattel spokesperson said.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Gabriel also said food manufacturers may be incentivized to change their ingredients to qualify for California’s certified seal.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Free help, certified volunteers At the Campaign for Working Families headquarters in Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood, volunteers are working nonstop to help prepare tax returns.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Garcia Cordon’s debut feature explores hidden perspectives within the justice system, enabled by her unique access as a journalist.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bureau is still empowered to force action and impose serious financial penalties.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your subtle 12th house and your nurturing 4th house are empowered by today’s Mercury-Jupiter trine.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit claims that Missouri lawmakers used no rational basis to categorize which counties qualified for a 5% cap, a freeze or neither.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their battle is viewed as so wide open with just over eight weeks till the June 2 primary that the county Democratic Party declared each of the four candidates — all Democrats — qualified but declined to pick one.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Capron Park, an 8-acre accredited zoo that opened in 1937, is home to 100 animals across dozens of species and serves as a hub for community activity, especially young families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some guacamole was uncovered in the cooler, employees hadn’t completed an accredited food course and water in the hand sink and three-compartment sink didn’t reach an acceptable temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 10 Apr. 2026.
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