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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
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Recent Examples of licensing
Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
The state budget year will also mark the launch of Pritzker’s new Department of Early Childhood as a stand-alone state agency, with day care licensing responsibilities and staff transferred from the Department of Children and Family Services.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
To acquire brands and expand them in a variety of categories through licensing deals, eventually selling them to bigger players.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The first series was hosted by Patton Oswalt and aired on both Fox and Prime Video, with the former sub-licensing to the latter.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Berkshire also cut its position in Club name Amazon , which ironically is paying the NYT between $20 million to $25 million annually in a licensing deal for AI content, with even larger implications.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The bill, however, did not require a licensing agreement when it was initially filed.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
This reality, in addition to more licensing, means more insurance coverage is required.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
At a high level, Rombach says the mix is roughly 50/50 between usage‑driven products and classic enterprise licensing.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
According to licensing documents, a construction completion date is set for June 2026.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, the Eastern District is reviewing whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The federal investigation has been looking into financial impropriety, specifically whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The 53-year-old was being investigated regarding the use of licensing money or equity to enrich themselves, according to multiple reports.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark, 53, and the union have been under federal investigation by the Eastern District of New York since last year regarding whether MLBPA officials have improperly used licensing money.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
The state budget year will also mark the launch of Pritzker’s new Department of Early Childhood as a stand-alone state agency, with day care licensing responsibilities and staff transferred from the Department of Children and Family Services.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
To acquire brands and expand them in a variety of categories through licensing deals, eventually selling them to bigger players.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The first series was hosted by Patton Oswalt and aired on both Fox and Prime Video, with the former sub-licensing to the latter.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
Berkshire also cut its position in Club name Amazon , which ironically is paying the NYT between $20 million to $25 million annually in a licensing deal for AI content, with even larger implications.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The bill, however, did not require a licensing agreement when it was initially filed.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
This reality, in addition to more licensing, means more insurance coverage is required.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
At a high level, Rombach says the mix is roughly 50/50 between usage‑driven products and classic enterprise licensing.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, it was revealed that Clark and the MLBPA were subjects of a federal investigation regarding revenue from licensing agreements.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
According to licensing documents, a construction completion date is set for June 2026.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, the Eastern District is reviewing whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
The federal investigation has been looking into financial impropriety, specifically whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The 53-year-old was being investigated regarding the use of licensing money or equity to enrich themselves, according to multiple reports.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Clark, 53, and the union have been under federal investigation by the Eastern District of New York since last year regarding whether MLBPA officials have improperly used licensing money.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
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An administration official threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pawtucket Chief Goncalves said authorities were investigating whether the shooter had licenses in other states.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The closed bipolar cell allowed simultaneous oxidation at one end and reduction at the other, enabling wireless actuation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to a report from Axios, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter Friday to ByteDance, accusing the company of distributing and reproducing its intellectual property through the new AI tool without permission.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The legal action also seeks permission to appoint outside counsel selected by the Auditor’s Office to Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) to represent them – something Attorney General Andrea Campbell says DiZoglio does not have the authority to do.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Trump relaunched his effort to boost the coal industry last April, signing an executive order authorizing the administration to produce energy with coal and prioritize its growth.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Churches also need special permitting for housing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The company has built the protocols and personnel empowering owners to maintain standards, preserve privacy, and realize efficiency without altering the identity of the home.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 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
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These were evidenced during England’s European Championship qualifying round game away to Bulgaria in 2019, when officials threatened an abandonment after play was twice stopped due to racist abuse aimed at Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The credit range for tax year 2025 is $649 to $8,046, with the amount based on your income, filing status and number of qualifying children.—
Adam Palasciano,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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