reapproved

verb

past tense of reapprove
as in approved

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  1. approved
  2. sanctioned
  3. ratified
  4. validated
  5. legitimized
  6. certified
  7. warranted
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  • Florida Politics reported that the White House approved of the amendment to weaken the bill.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • In September 2024, a Wise County Judge approved Horner’s change of venue motion and ordered his trial moved to Tarrant County.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of approved
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  • Kyiv says the long-range strikes hit logistical hubs supplying sanctioned drone components and fuel to Russian forces, plus ships, cranes and a patrol vessel in the Black and Azov seas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
  • Entities recently sanctioned include Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism, the country’s main energy company Cupet, and GAESA, the military conglomerate that controls about 40% of the country’s economy.
    — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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  • The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868 for anyone born on our soil.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • The tentative agreement was reached late Wednesday, but the deal must still be ratified by union members.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
Definition of ratified
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  • It has been validated under the demanding conditions of rapid battery charging and discharging.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Zero will now embark on an extensive sea trial period, during which her systems will be tested and validated.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Definition of validated
Verb
  • Mass media genres are developed and legitimized to voice particular concerns and provide pleasures that align with audiences’ interests.
    — Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • Leo’s own family history and past apologies Kellerman welcomed Leo’s apology, but said more needs to be done to further acknowledge how the Catholic Church legitimized and expanded slavery.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Definition of legitimized
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  • Jimmy, an 18-month-old German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix from Europe, is certified in apprehension and the detection of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Those venues are certified by The Broadway League, the trade association for the Broadway industry, and each one has a minimum of 500 seats.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • Such a tool would help homeowners better understand their assessments, verify the factual accuracy of both their own property data and comparable-property information, and determine when an appeal may be warranted.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Simon’s self-righteous callousness warranted a rebuke, but the rebuke provided Simon the opportunity to see the situation more clearly, to repent, and to love more going forward.
    — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
Definition of warranted
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