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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  • In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of approved
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  • The startup incubation program MiraclePlus, which was sanctioned along with Zhisuan, gave seed capital in exchange for an ownership stake in Zhisuan, the State Department said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Even to the point of being fined and sanctioned by the European Union courts for refusing to open their gates to unchecked immigration, in Hungary’s case under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, while Poland faced sanctions in 2025.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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  • The agreements need to be ratified by union members and approved by the CSU Board of Trustees.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The three countries that have ratified the convention as of October 2026 — Vietnam, Qatar and Azerbaijan — did not stipulate any reservations.
    — Mary Lind, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ratified
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  • During the test, the aircraft validated not only the takeoff system, but the ability to maneuver at various altitudes and make in-flight mission adjustments while the systems checked for airworthiness.
    — David Szondy October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Once this is validated, the bag is produced in its finished form.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of validated
Verb
  • That victory made the Myanmar native a champion questioned by some, but Van legitimized his reign by prevailing in a grueling battle against Tatsuro Taira last May, stopping his challenger in the final round.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Peruvian system has a solid institutional foundation that was legitimized over time and is supported by the Peruvian public.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of legitimized
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  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, following a testing program involving nearly 1,000 flights and more than 2,000 flight hours.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023-2024, less than a year after the takeover, Houston had over 1,000 teachers not certified to teach.
    — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • Fast forward to 2026, college football fans are vastly united in their stance that a jump from 12 to 24 teams is just not warranted during this current era of the sport.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ballard said the state's findings would help determine whether further police investigation or criminal charges are warranted.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of warranted
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