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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
Each sportsbook reviewed is legal and licensed, but availability will depend on your individual state. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Prior to the laws, placement agents were not subject to state oversight and were not required to disclose complaints or to refer clients to licensed facilities. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Investigators said he was only licensed in the United States as an esthetician. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Senate Bill 903 would have prohibited a therapist from using AI tools to make decisions or evaluate a person’s emotional state, without the review and approval from someone who is licensed. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 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
  • Some boutique firms refer clients to local experts, such as certified public accountants or estate planning attorneys, while national firms may have these experts on staff.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Even when working with certified cotton backed by transaction certificates, tracing the fiber back through the supply chain took hours of painstaking investigation.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • But the Houthis hold significant territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, which has enabled them to threaten vessels there and in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the southern gateway to the Red Sea and another key chokepoint for global energy supplies.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Besides profound conversation, HomeView, when paired with a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, can use personal context from apps such as Messages and Calendar to garner more relevant responses.
    — muskanbhatia, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • Human commanders are expected to designate authorized targets and establish mission parameters before launch.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For footwear, Adidas remains the authorized seller of official soccer jersey and other products that include Messi shoes and soccer cleats.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • There’s even a looming question of what will happen to AI agents that people have empowered to act on their behalf, as their humans start to die.
    — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking The Developer Dialect In any marketing interaction, the goal is to make the prospect feel seen, understood and empowered.
    — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowered
Adjective
  • Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sites could use the next test in that order only when testing at the higher level is not reasonably available through an accredited laboratory.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of accredited
Verb
  • The Olivers qualified for 100 gallons of free heating oil through a local community center, help worth about $700.
    — Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The soccer players were among many winners from the Asian Games who qualified for the military exemption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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