REAPPROVED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

reapproved

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past tense of reapprove

as in approved

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It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
After 16 days in detention, the government had approved the petition for Wilber’s release.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of approved

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The United States recently sanctioned her for GAESA involvement.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
By late February, Sinokor controlled about 150 very large crude carriers, according to industry estimates — nearly 40% of the global fleet that wasn’t either sanctioned or tied up on long-term leases or regular routes.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of sanctioned

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On June 18, Cuba's leaders unveiled a plan, not yet ratified by its parliament, with more than 170 sweeping measures that would privatize a vast swath ⁠of its socialist economy − reforms Rodríguez Castro used his clout to push through.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
China ratified the protocols in 1987, pledging not to test nuclear weapons within the zone or threaten to use them against signatories with territory in the region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of ratified

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Engineers also validated a new electro-mechanical release mechanism called the IN-Release system, which synchronizes payload separation during deployment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Instead, Taelor’s customer feedback validated what the company already believed about its brand.

— Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of validated

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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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So says DatingAdvice certified sexologist Natassia Miller in a statement explaining the survey’s findings.

— Lisa Gutierrez July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
More on the Bojangles data breach case The plaintiffs want the case certified as a class action and decided by a jury.

— Chase Jordan July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of certified

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The defense team also argued that Flores’ personal history and characteristics, including his service in the Air Force and his lack of any prior criminal history, warranted a significantly shorter sentence than the one recommended by prosecutors.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

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