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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
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Recent Examples of licensing
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Like many of its software-as-a-service peers, Adobe has plummeted amid mounting fear that an industry dependent on per-user licensing for sales will be displaced by artificial intelligence agents.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Based in Los Angeles, Parker spent the last eight years building and leading the IP business at Verve — now a full-service division of the agency — which during her tenure sold more than 250 projects across publishing, audio, film, television, and licensing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite promises that the industry would spread wealth in minority communities, years of problems in licensing and in the industry in general have left new entrepreneurs in the field struggling to open.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
That will cover licensing rights to the Infowars website and intellectual property, as well as rent for Infowars’ studios, utilities and other costs.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
On his show Monday, Jones vowed to fight the licensing proposal in court but acknowledged he and his crew could be kicked out of the building at the end of the month.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
What do OEMs and chipmakers pay to support HEVC—and are HEVC patent holders effectively double-dipping on licensing fees and royalties?
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
On Monday The Onion and its parent company Global Tetrahedron announced a licensing deal for the company’s brand names and IP, including its website.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has been licensing from others but is being pressed hard to develop its own.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Josett’s actions were reported to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, which oversees licensing for law enforcement officers in California.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
By 1999, BlackRock had begun licensing the software to external clients.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The shifting licensing dynamic hovers as Panini will reportedly re-open the doors for a possible sale of the company.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Off course-earnings are an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearances fees and memorabilia and licensing income over the past 12 months, plus cash returns from any business in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Animal Control contracts an outside vendor, PetData, to handle licensing on its behalf.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Fines without structural change are more akin to licensing fees than accountability.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
In addition to technical research, the partnership includes a licensing agreement for a portfolio of nearly 200 patents related to inertial fusion technology developed at LLNL.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Like many of its software-as-a-service peers, Adobe has plummeted amid mounting fear that an industry dependent on per-user licensing for sales will be displaced by artificial intelligence agents.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Based in Los Angeles, Parker spent the last eight years building and leading the IP business at Verve — now a full-service division of the agency — which during her tenure sold more than 250 projects across publishing, audio, film, television, and licensing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite promises that the industry would spread wealth in minority communities, years of problems in licensing and in the industry in general have left new entrepreneurs in the field struggling to open.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
That will cover licensing rights to the Infowars website and intellectual property, as well as rent for Infowars’ studios, utilities and other costs.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
On his show Monday, Jones vowed to fight the licensing proposal in court but acknowledged he and his crew could be kicked out of the building at the end of the month.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
What do OEMs and chipmakers pay to support HEVC—and are HEVC patent holders effectively double-dipping on licensing fees and royalties?
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
On Monday The Onion and its parent company Global Tetrahedron announced a licensing deal for the company’s brand names and IP, including its website.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Colossal is licensing its gene-editing technology to other labs and has spun out four businesses, the largest of which, a biologic predictive engine called Astromech, is valued at more than $2 billion.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple has been licensing from others but is being pressed hard to develop its own.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Josett’s actions were reported to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, which oversees licensing for law enforcement officers in California.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
By 1999, BlackRock had begun licensing the software to external clients.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The shifting licensing dynamic hovers as Panini will reportedly re-open the doors for a possible sale of the company.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Off course-earnings are an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearances fees and memorabilia and licensing income over the past 12 months, plus cash returns from any business in which the athlete has a significant interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Animal Control contracts an outside vendor, PetData, to handle licensing on its behalf.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Fines without structural change are more akin to licensing fees than accountability.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
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But doctors are expected to stay current on new research and guidelines to maintain their licenses.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Only those designated as social equity licenses qualify.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The setup relies on a mobile emitter that directs energy to an antenna array mounted beneath the aircraft, enabling continuous power delivery without physical connections.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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That weakness centers on knowingly enabling paralysis.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some travelers have even tucked it under the headrest of the seat in front of them (with the passenger’s permission).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reprinted by permission of Curtis Brown, Ltd.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He's also streamlined permitting and regulations to push for mining expansion when coal mines have been shutting down in the state, including several operations this year that eliminated more than 700 jobs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Weather permitting, and if forecasts hold, the auroa may appear low on the northern horizon across several northern-tier states, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine and Alaska.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the other hand, empowering hiring managers with clear guidelines and decision-making authority can speed up the process without compromising accountability.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Right now, Mercury and Neptune are forging an alliance in your motivated 10th house, empowering your public path.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this age of excess and endless wish granting, self denial becomes a superpower and a necessity.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The granting of humanitarian parole is discretionary and receiving it does not give the parolee any legal immigration status.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reiten has been recognized by publications such as The Guardian as being among the top 100 players in the world, qualifying her as a High Impact Player.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Aisha Ford is an award-winning filmmaker whose latest short, Brownies, executive produced by Spike Lee, earned her the best director award at the Academy Award-qualifying Reel Sisters of the Diaspora.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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