as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery
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Recent Examples of ratifies
Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.
—Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.
—Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratifies
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Who within the district — executive director, deputy chief of operations or another administrator — approves a purchase depends on the amount.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Issuers have no say in this process once a court approves the filing.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Global Wellness Institute’s 2025 Breathe Initiative confirms breathwork is gaining serious mainstream momentum.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This confirms them with honors.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Parents also want the ongoing contract dispute resolved before the district finalizes next school year's budget.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The publication finalizes the legal annulment of concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had operated for nearly three decades.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ratifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratifies. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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