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Recent Examples of licensing
Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Brendan Brady, Tierney’s producing partner through their Accent Aigu Entertainment banner, notes that the Canadian TV model diverges from the American one, in that the producer retains ownership of the IP while collecting a licensing fee from the broadcaster.
—Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Outside of parks and cruises, D’Amaro also leads Disney’s consumer products unit, which handles its lucrative licensing business for children’s toys, apparel and home products, according to his online corporate profile.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Neither Spain’s national Olympic committee nor its governing body for figure skating immediately responded to a request for comment regarding Guarino’s licensing debacle.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The violation of licensing requirements and conspiracy to commit violation of licensing requirements offenses are punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
In addition to the procurement of V-BAT aircraft, the deal includes the licensing of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software development kit (SDK).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The first workshop was led by the city's license division and focused on permits, licensing and planning.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Details on how to get one are available on the website of your Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent licensing agency.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For starters, this rule was put into place with zero notice — not even to county tax collectors, who now oversee the nuts-and-bolts operation of licensing Florida’s nearly 19 million drivers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Alloy Entertainment retains film and television rights for the new novel, following the company’s longstanding model of licensing only the book rights to publishers while holding onto the rest.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Apple's services business includes subscriptions such as Apple TV and iCloud as well as advertising revenue from licensing agreements with Google, AppleCare warranties and other offerings.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the issues flagged were licensing loopholes that allowed Kenneth Chee and his company, Devastating Pyrotechnics, to import fireworks despite Chee’s prior conviction for a violent felony.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates its first revenue—around $5 million derived from licensing deals with automakers, including Volkswagen’s PowerCo.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
In addition, D’Amaro has been leading Disney’s licensing business, which includes its partnership with Epic Games.
—Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Brendan Brady, Tierney’s producing partner through their Accent Aigu Entertainment banner, notes that the Canadian TV model diverges from the American one, in that the producer retains ownership of the IP while collecting a licensing fee from the broadcaster.
—Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Outside of parks and cruises, D’Amaro also leads Disney’s consumer products unit, which handles its lucrative licensing business for children’s toys, apparel and home products, according to his online corporate profile.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Neither Spain’s national Olympic committee nor its governing body for figure skating immediately responded to a request for comment regarding Guarino’s licensing debacle.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The violation of licensing requirements and conspiracy to commit violation of licensing requirements offenses are punishable by up to five years in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
In addition to the procurement of V-BAT aircraft, the deal includes the licensing of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software development kit (SDK).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The first workshop was led by the city's license division and focused on permits, licensing and planning.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Details on how to get one are available on the website of your Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent licensing agency.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both studios will continue licensing their films and shows across their own and third-party platforms, while acquiring content from third-party studios and independent producers, according to the letter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For starters, this rule was put into place with zero notice — not even to county tax collectors, who now oversee the nuts-and-bolts operation of licensing Florida’s nearly 19 million drivers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Alloy Entertainment retains film and television rights for the new novel, following the company’s longstanding model of licensing only the book rights to publishers while holding onto the rest.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Apple's services business includes subscriptions such as Apple TV and iCloud as well as advertising revenue from licensing agreements with Google, AppleCare warranties and other offerings.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the issues flagged were licensing loopholes that allowed Kenneth Chee and his company, Devastating Pyrotechnics, to import fireworks despite Chee’s prior conviction for a violent felony.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates its first revenue—around $5 million derived from licensing deals with automakers, including Volkswagen’s PowerCo.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Noun
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Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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His family says Wade's life changed in September 2025, when he was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal in Conyers and arrested for driving without a license.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seizure of one's property without the permission of the owner/possessor or a warrant.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The city was ultimately able to balance its 2026 budget by shifting resources, borrowing money and earning a surprise boost of funds from the Village of Butler for its contract authorizing Brookfield to provide its neighbor fire and EMS services.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And that any new major project would face years of planning, environmental review and permitting — likely extending beyond the bill’s funding window.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the federal level, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan proposals aimed at zoning, permitting and construction bottlenecks, though most remain in early stages.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With the snow and ice cleared from the track and grandstands, drivers have zoomed around the North Carolina short track built in Bowman Gray Stadium — a multi-use facility that also hosts Winston-Salem State University football games — and went through practice and qualifying without a hitch.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now, out-of-pocket premiums are capped at roughly 10% of annual income for qualifying consumers.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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