as in certified
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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
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
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Companies are licensed to use products unavailable to homeowners and are likely to have a treatment specific to your problem.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 June 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
Its technology can also be licensed to third parties, both operational planning AI software and its autonomous driving system.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Companies are licensed to use products unavailable to homeowners and are likely to have a treatment specific to your problem.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Other enrollment assisters, such as certified application counselors or insurance brokers, also help.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kipaş Textiles will then turn these into certified, high-quality filament yarns and staple fibers for new textile collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As technological advancement enabled the production of ever-sweeter fruit, cultural changes enabled the appetite for it.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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The sustained gestation the placenta enabled supported larger, more metabolically expensive brains.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Honda advised owners of affected vehicles to contact an authorized Honda or Acura dealer for inspection and repairs.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Authored by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, the book highlights an authorized backstage tour of the movie and includes over 500 pieces of concept art, in-progress stills, and final designs.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Rocket's Changing the Course Initiative connected thousands of Detroit households to the internet and empowered local organizations to help Detroiters make the most of it.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Learning cultures thrive when employees feel empowered to explore new ideas, share knowledge, seek feedback, and develop new capabilities.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Kelly, who didn't want to use his last name for fear of his benefits being reduced by VA, is a 65-year old Navy veteran who tried, unsuccessfully, to apply for disability through an accredited VSO.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 Dec. 2025
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That kind of support is no longer optional at accredited cancer centers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By the end of January, FIFA will assign the base-camp locations, but they won’t be announced until after the final six teams have qualified from the March playoffs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Heat, which qualified for the quarterfinals as the Eastern Conference’s wild card, will play in its first ever NBA Cup knockout game on Tuesday after failing to make it past the group stage of the league’s first two in-season tournaments.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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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Now, the longtime Mount Adams resident wants to run for Cincinnati mayor as an endorsed Republican.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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