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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
Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Hawthorne Race Course was forced to temporarily halt operations this past weekend for failing to meet licensing requirements, regulators said, and operators in the horse racing industry said its checks have been bouncing.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
This launch will be the first time HBO Max will be available in Germany, as it was previously blocked by a multi-year licensing deal with TV group Sky.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The franchise has 53 million followers across social platforms and 50 billion views on YouTube, with more than 300 licensing partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team can also draw legal protection from other trademark law sources, including state law and licensing contracts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The center's last licensing review, in June, found several operational violations but noted no evidence of fraud.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Quality Learning Center closed Tuesday, according to Minnesota Department of Human Services' licensing records.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But don't expect licensing the digital double to come at a discount.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Troveo is one of a handful of companies working directly with creators to compensate them for licensing their videos.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit's other revenues, which include data licensing partnerships with Google and OpenAI, grew 7% from a year ago to $36 million.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Studios profit fell 22% on higher costs associated with content licensing sales and higher marketing and promotion expenses for recent and upcoming theatrical film releases.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Rare earths China will suspend its rare earths licensing measures for at least a year, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s statement about the framework agreement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet, through the union, players also financially benefit from licensing deals with gambling companies (The Athletic has a partnership with sportsbook BetMGM).
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Subscription and licensing revenue grew 3 percent in the latest quarter to $493 million owing to growth in ViX’s premium tier and higher content licensing revenue.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
OpenAI, which has a licensing and technology agreement that allows the company to access TIME’s archives, notes that Health is designed to support health care—not replace it—and is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Hawthorne Race Course was forced to temporarily halt operations this past weekend for failing to meet licensing requirements, regulators said, and operators in the horse racing industry said its checks have been bouncing.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
This launch will be the first time HBO Max will be available in Germany, as it was previously blocked by a multi-year licensing deal with TV group Sky.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The franchise has 53 million followers across social platforms and 50 billion views on YouTube, with more than 300 licensing partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team can also draw legal protection from other trademark law sources, including state law and licensing contracts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The center's last licensing review, in June, found several operational violations but noted no evidence of fraud.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Quality Learning Center closed Tuesday, according to Minnesota Department of Human Services' licensing records.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Republicans have called on Underly to make the DPI's approach to investigating teacher licensing more transparent.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
But don't expect licensing the digital double to come at a discount.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Troveo is one of a handful of companies working directly with creators to compensate them for licensing their videos.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit's other revenues, which include data licensing partnerships with Google and OpenAI, grew 7% from a year ago to $36 million.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Studios profit fell 22% on higher costs associated with content licensing sales and higher marketing and promotion expenses for recent and upcoming theatrical film releases.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Rare earths China will suspend its rare earths licensing measures for at least a year, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s statement about the framework agreement.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet, through the union, players also financially benefit from licensing deals with gambling companies (The Athletic has a partnership with sportsbook BetMGM).
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Subscription and licensing revenue grew 3 percent in the latest quarter to $493 million owing to growth in ViX’s premium tier and higher content licensing revenue.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Noun
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People fishing during Free Fishing Days on the first Saturday and Sunday in June don't need license or permit.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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These licenses have a limited number available.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And the corporation’s response to the row was feeble at best, enabling conservative critics to advance their long-running campaign against the broadcaster.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hunt 0234 is valid on private and public lands in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula, but private only in the southern Lower Peninsula, as well as Fort Custer military lands, with permission.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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At oral arguments, the justices expressed scepticism that the White House has the power to impose taxes on trade without the permission of Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to multiple sources inside and outside Venezuela, Cabello has effectively halted the prisoner release process by blocking the execution of court orders authorizing their freedom — a move that underscores the depth of the internal rupture.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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The letter details other claims of favoritism and disregard for recent board directives to curb spending, like attempting to hire for vacant positions and authorizing overtime expenditures despite the hiring and overtime freeze enacted in the board approved fiscal solvency plan.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are many benefits for passing new legislation to simplify the solar permitting process for residents.—
Bob Norberg,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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Actions that need to be taken include updating the state’s long-term water supply and flood plans, adjusting rules and processes to implement laws passed this year related to water planning, financial assistance and permitting, and more.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the primary goal is empowering those with mobility impairments, the implications of a powerless eye-tracker are many.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Today is shaped by the Sun and Venus connecting in your sign, empowering your sense of self with warm confidence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Figure’s business centers around putting mortgages on the blockchain, which the company says speeds up the granting and funding of home loans.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Something to savor The national title game is more than a week away as UM pulled off the improbable after barely qualifying for the playoffs.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Costco Executive members also get an annual 2% reward on qualifying purchases made through Costco Travel.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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