Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber-stamping
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Last winter, the Red Sox were aggressive in trading for a top-of-the-rotation starter in Garrett Crochet, signing a key piece of the lineup in Alex Bregman and adding to the bullpen with Aroldis Chapman.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
But the chances of Trump signing a bill that cuts his own power are near zero.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the councilors did have to reduce funding for some agencies and raise permitting fees for building homes and businesses to help plug a $43 million revenue hole caused in part by Senate Enrolled Act 1, the statewide tax reform plan passed by Indiana Republicans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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In response to that news, Colbert received an outpouring of support from many of his current and former fellow talk-show hosts, including Kimmel, who even took out a billboard in Los Angeles endorsing Colbert (against his own show), for an Emmy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pop star has been more vocal in recent years about her political stances, including endorsing then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent presidential election.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other states have strengthened their police licensing oversight structures.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Rubber-stamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber-stamping. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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