RATIFICATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ratification

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Definition of ratification

as in sanction

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Recent Examples of ratification The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026 But most of the indictments were dismissed with the ratification of California as a state a few months later. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The record still needs formal ratification by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 All of this is on Blanche, and a vote to confirm him represents a ratification of what has happened on his watch. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratification

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Noun

The letters cite stories on construction details related to the East Wing bunker, funding for the White House ballroom, munitions stockpiles impacted by the Iran war and sanctions against Russia.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
The trade system is also being fragmented by global trade dynamics like export restrictions, tariffs, sanctions cutting off certain sources, and shipping and logistics breakdowns.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

Libra September 23 – October 22 A personal decision may expose how much outside approval still matters to you.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The Times spoke with her on the seventh floor of an apartment building under construction in West Los Angeles — one made possible by her order fast-tracking approval of affordable housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of approval

Noun

Vasil didn’t know what his teammates were planning and was clearly touched by the display of support.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Schoenmaker will oversee ReturnPro’s international corporate strategy and go-to-market approach, build its commercial organization and support mergers and acquisitions as the company develops its overseas business.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

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In February, Zahnd revoked his endorsement of Presiding Commissioner Scott Fricker and filed a report with the sheriff’s office accusing Fricker of illegally tampering with his email account.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
The palace can't have governments, charities, businesses, even members of the public wondering whether their activities somehow carry the endorsement of the crown.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsement

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Holding procedural votes on the Husted and Collins proposals would also eat up floor time requiring them to remain in session beyond this week.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
The ordinance, which passed in a 4-3 vote, tightens rules for how personal electric vehicles can be operated, including where they can be ridden, speed restrictions, equipment requirements and penalties for violations.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of vote

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This rule, which is still subject to finalization, would prevent future administrations from regulating power plant emissions to fight climate change, an EPA official told reporters on a call Monday.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
According to researchers, the control architecture is organized as a sequence of states, including takeoff, searching, touch detection, approach, positioning, rotation, finalization, perching, and abort.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of finalization

Noun

However, farmers often cannot realize the potentially higher prices organic produce can fetch because of a lack of marketing opportunities and formalization.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Useful formalization by design This is not AxiomProver’s first rodeo.

— Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of formalization

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The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

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