LICENSING Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

licensing 1 of 2

noun

variants also licencing

as in license

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2 of 2

verb

variants also licencing

present participle of license

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

Noun

Disney Entertainment and Netflix have entered into an expansive new content licensing agreement, which will bring an eclectic mix of library titles and current-season TV shows to Netflix for varying periods of times. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The International Civil Aviation Organization sets baseline pilot-vetting and licensing standards, while national regulators and airlines can impose additional requirements. — Sam Metz, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 North Carolina should require age limits, licensing, independent testing, clear labels and restrictions on products marketed to children. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 On land, our CENTAURI platforms deliver multi-gigabit wireless laser backhaul in compact, 3-kilogram devices that deploy in minutes without RF spectrum licensing. — Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Neon has been in communication the SCP Wiki team to ensure the film’s distribution does not deviate from their mission and licensing guidelines. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Federal officials designed the Clinch River evaluation as a repeatable licensing pathway. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 In the art world, ARS handles the licensing for any publication of their artists’ in any form, ranging from both editorial and commercial uses. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Raz acquired ownership of the show from NPR (the show also previously had a licensing deal with Amazon’s Wondery). — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

The brand licensing company has privately discussed an offer that could value Mattel at more than $20 per share, or about $6 billion, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 Bipartisan proposals in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would preserve the industry by licensing the machines and charging operators fees while limiting most establishments to five machines. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 In 2020, French producers approached Fukuhara about licensing one of her recordings for a new film. — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Historically, licensing reviews for new reactors in the United States have faced criticism for multi-year procedural delays. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 After entrepreneur Brian Mariotti bought Funko in 2005, the business began licensing more characters. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The central bank has been licensing digital wallets at a clip, including Careem Pay, e& money, Botim, and buy-now-pay-later firm Tabby. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026 His off-field earnings include licensing payouts from the NFL Players Association, which topped $8 million in 2025. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 But with name, image and likeness licensing money and the transfer portal part of the new reality of college sports, the difference between college and the NFL has never been smaller. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing

Noun

Nina Simone’s definition of freedom, in the early 1970s, as the absence of fear, and Gaye’s license to express oneself, down to every last funky idiosyncrasy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Understanding a Missouri License Suspension Notice A Missouri license-suspension notice typically identifies the type of action involved, the applicable response deadline, and the agency or office responsible for processing any required materials.

— Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of license

Verb

Biomimetic propulsion creates a smooth laminar flow, enabling stealthy underwater mapping and long-term marine life monitoring.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
An example of a successful investment would be an enterprise that grows 10 times within three to four years, enabling it to be sold to a larger company.

— Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enabling

Noun

Kalshi and Polymarket have previously used NFL logos and other marks without permission from the league or the NFLPA.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Such behavior is known as doxxing, or sharing someone’s personal information or identity online without their permission.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of permission

Verb

Enetec was sanctioned in July under a presidential executive order authorizing sanctions to Cuban entities posing a direct threat to national security or involved in repression.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
In September 2022, the City Council approved a $175,000 settlement with Dougan in that case, according to documents authorizing the payment.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorizing

Noun

The Cotton House has a charming interior patio with lush vegetation, where meals from the Batuar Bar & Restaurant are served (weather permitting).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The city has launched a business concierge program to help local businesses navigate city services, such as permitting and other matters, streamlining services.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of permitting

Verb

Because of the man’s prior qualifying convictions, police said the new drug-possession allegation could be charged as a felony under California’s Proposition 36 and Health and Safety Code Section 11395.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
It was left dormant a year ago, when Mahomes graded 26th among 27 qualifying quarterbacks on throws of 20-plus yards beyond the line of scrimmage, per PFF data.

— Sam McDowell October 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

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