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 early 2025, the hospital’s ethics committee approved the clinical trial, before the final results of one of the preclinical studies on monkeys was released, Science reported.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • When the Miami commission approved the unlawful ordinance last summer, the change went into effect immediately.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of approved
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  • The State Department had designated and sanctioned Ghezel Hesar Prison in 2024 for gross human rights violations and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of prisoners.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • In May, the Pentagon sanctioned multiple Chinese companies for providing satellite imagery to Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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  • The union representing the flight attendants said Monday that if the deal is ratified, the work that flight attendants do before flights take off will be recognized.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Because China’s doctrine ratified practice, the United States has been caught behind.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ratified
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  • Justin Thomas has already validated the club on tour, using it as a dependable secondary tee option.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Thea Energy has validated its magnets and outlined a clear strategy to scale the consistent, high-yield fabrication of these coils.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 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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  • Because in an era where time to replenish is a strategic metric, technical advantage matters only when it can be produced, certified, delivered, sustained, and regenerated at the rate readiness demands.
    — Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Only SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, and United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket are certified for Lane 2 missions.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • In those cases, physicians agreed the escalation was warranted 69% of the time.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Smith will still be in the third year of her max deal in 2028, taking up cap space that her performance has not warranted when the Wings have to negotiate with Bueckers and potentially re-sign Shepard, who will be a free agent.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of warranted
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