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as in enabling
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 licensing
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Through her licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide, the former supermodel put her name on a Kmart clothing line and a vast array of home furnishings, including windows, ceiling fans and furniture.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Terra Innovatum works to address global energy shortages by combining expertise in nuclear design, manufacturing, and regulatory licensing.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Four people became ill with norovirus-like symptoms linked to raw oysters from Drayton Harbor, Dani Toepelt, Washington State Department of Health's shellfish licensing and certification section manager, told local Seattle broadcaster KING-TV.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The ordinance will create a new inspection and licensing program for retailers selling tobacco, kratom, and other THC products, with the goal of reducing youth access and usage and protecting kids from tobacco products.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s no formal equity or licensing agreement relationship yet between AMI and Nabla, but the companies are already working closely together, Nabla COO Delphine Groll told me.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
The provisional licensing structure did not change during that period.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
These include investing in space ports, streamlining commercial launch licensing and allocating sufficient spectrum for satellite operations.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The company’s greater value proposition was looking forward, as AllHere was to manage, moderate and continue to develop Ed — and partner with LAUSD in marketing and licensing the product to other school systems.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Sources close to the film continue to assert that Jagger was directly involved in licensing the music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Big Pharma has figured this out; when lives are at stake, second-best won’t do, so Western pharmaceutical giants are licensing innovative therapies for cancer and other diseases that are pouring out of Chinese labs, even as these US and European firms invest more in their own R&D.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The families allege the officials violated the girls’ constitutional rights by licensing and renewing Camp Mystic despite what the complaint describes as noncompliance with state safety rules.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Paramount made a big mistake licensing those streaming rights over to Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Several skaters in Milan had to alter or create entirely new programs just before the Games due to licensing complications, highlighted by Spanish men’s skater Tomas Guarino’s last-minute struggles to clear music from Minions.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
The state Senate on Monday advanced a House proposal demanding that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Through her licensing company, kathy ireland Worldwide, the former supermodel put her name on a Kmart clothing line and a vast array of home furnishings, including windows, ceiling fans and furniture.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Terra Innovatum works to address global energy shortages by combining expertise in nuclear design, manufacturing, and regulatory licensing.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Four people became ill with norovirus-like symptoms linked to raw oysters from Drayton Harbor, Dani Toepelt, Washington State Department of Health's shellfish licensing and certification section manager, told local Seattle broadcaster KING-TV.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
The ordinance will create a new inspection and licensing program for retailers selling tobacco, kratom, and other THC products, with the goal of reducing youth access and usage and protecting kids from tobacco products.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s no formal equity or licensing agreement relationship yet between AMI and Nabla, but the companies are already working closely together, Nabla COO Delphine Groll told me.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
The provisional licensing structure did not change during that period.
—Brendan Hellweg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
These include investing in space ports, streamlining commercial launch licensing and allocating sufficient spectrum for satellite operations.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The report goes on to say that following the arrest of Salas and several of his associates on charges of racketeering and insurance-licensing fraud, warrants were issued to search their electronics.
—Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The company’s greater value proposition was looking forward, as AllHere was to manage, moderate and continue to develop Ed — and partner with LAUSD in marketing and licensing the product to other school systems.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Sources close to the film continue to assert that Jagger was directly involved in licensing the music.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Big Pharma has figured this out; when lives are at stake, second-best won’t do, so Western pharmaceutical giants are licensing innovative therapies for cancer and other diseases that are pouring out of Chinese labs, even as these US and European firms invest more in their own R&D.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The families allege the officials violated the girls’ constitutional rights by licensing and renewing Camp Mystic despite what the complaint describes as noncompliance with state safety rules.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Paramount made a big mistake licensing those streaming rights over to Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Several skaters in Milan had to alter or create entirely new programs just before the Games due to licensing complications, highlighted by Spanish men’s skater Tomas Guarino’s last-minute struggles to clear music from Minions.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Noun
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City spokesman Joe Rubino said license applications from retail outlets won’t be accepted for a couple of months as the city works to stand up the new program.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Historically, the mismatch was addressed through education, which improved with each generation, enabling workers to work with new innovation.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The counselor narrated part of her client's story with their permission.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every president since 1950 has launched military operations against foreign governments, without seeking Congress’ permission or a declaration of war.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The board approved a resolution authorizing the contract as part of the consent agenda during a meeting on Tuesday.—
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arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Newsom tried to ease the transition, and in doing so was criticized by environmentalists, for signing legislation authorizing some 2,000 new well permits in Kern County through 2036.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The product of this history is that the climate for guides is much more favorable in Europe, particularly in terms of permitting and liability, as well as terrain.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Slashing permitting times and inspections is now easier than ever because of new technologies and reforms.—
Matt Mahan,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today hosts a gentle Moon-Chiron trine, empowering your friendly 11th house and your verbose 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The organization also will focus on social priorities such as better working conditions for farm workers and empowering women.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Australia's government is being urged to provide asylum to the team, with some drawing comparisons to the country's previous granting of humanitarian visas to Afghanistan's women's cricket team.—
Swati Pandey,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, after more than a dozen unsuccessful appeals and with the help of the Northern California Innocence Project, Sacramento Superior Court found Puckett factually innocent of all charges following the granting of a writ of habeas corpus by the California Supreme Court.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Collins, after not qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, now has a longer offseason to get a jump start on evaluating talent.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7-8.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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