rubber-stamping

present participle of rubber-stamp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber-stamping
Verb
  • Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Plowden spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks organizations before signing a two-way contract with the Kings last summer.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Energy infrastructure, workforce development, permitting processes, and supply chain visibility all become critical enablers.
    Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • The university would still need to abide by permitting and regulatory requirements for developments.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • But far from celebrating or sanctifying the throwing off of English rule, the story’s shocking ending portrays the patriots as a fiendish mob, and casts doubt on the bedrock American faith in prosperity.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • For King, defending a people did not mean sanctifying a state.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In that election, the president made another last-minute entry for the three-term congressman, endorsing Feenstra four days before the election against Lahn, who edged out the win by less 1 percentage point.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Supergirl, a more prominent character than usual, is badly damaged from the attempt, which does not feature Gunn writing or directing, only jubilantly endorsing what is an extremely subpar film.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The deal marks the first time Sony has appointed an external licensing agency to develop a global licensing program for the franchise.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • Briggs said the measure is designed to eventually pay for itself by requiring institutions receiving initiative funding to return 10% of revenue generated from licensing therapies to the state.
    Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
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“Rubber-stamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber-stamping. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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