as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority
I cannot believe that this religious cult is a sanctioned student organization
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value
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Recent Examples of sanctioned
Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.
—Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, the United States seized a sanctioned tanker called the Skipper, which was flying the flag of Guyana – even though that country had never registered it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The land was originally opened up to people experiencing homelessness in 2019 as a sanctioned campsite with little else beyond storage garages that provided shelter.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2009, the IPC voted to readmit athletes with intellectual disabilities into sanctioned competitions.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
While there is the Professional Pickleball Association, which sponsors tournaments where cash winnings are awarded to players, all that is needed now for the sport to gain stature is to become sanctioned for an upcoming summer Olympics, maybe Los Angeles in 2028.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Student organizer Claire Grandkoski said the walkout was not a sanctioned or affiliate school activity.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The organization operates a captive insurance company that provides player accident coverage for members participating in sanctioned events.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Arthur Rudick, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The European Union first sanctioned him in 2008, and imposed parallel sanctions in 2022 over the use of live ammunition, arbitrary detention of protesters and journalists, and the violent suppression of demonstrations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Marine Traffic says the Touska has been under sanctions since 2018, and that all its owner companies, technical and commercial managers have been sanctioned since 2012.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
And referees are privately sanctioned.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Gamble lives in Inglewood but her business is in Gardena near Serra High, where she got involved behind the scenes with the flag football team before the sport was officially sanctioned by the CIF in 2023.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Vahidi was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for human-rights violations for his role overseeing security forces that violently suppressed nationwide protests, killing hundreds, following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
The Treasury also sanctioned Diamante Casino, headquartered in the northern city of Tampico - also in Tamaulipas - which operates an online betting site.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
MarineTraffic data showed that the Rich Starry, which the Treasury Department sanctioned in 2018 over its dealings with Iran, was the first vessel to pass through the waterway overnight.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The sanctioned vessel could provide enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for nine or 10 days as Cubans endure devastating blackouts and shortages.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.
—Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, the United States seized a sanctioned tanker called the Skipper, which was flying the flag of Guyana – even though that country had never registered it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The land was originally opened up to people experiencing homelessness in 2019 as a sanctioned campsite with little else beyond storage garages that provided shelter.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2009, the IPC voted to readmit athletes with intellectual disabilities into sanctioned competitions.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
While there is the Professional Pickleball Association, which sponsors tournaments where cash winnings are awarded to players, all that is needed now for the sport to gain stature is to become sanctioned for an upcoming summer Olympics, maybe Los Angeles in 2028.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Student organizer Claire Grandkoski said the walkout was not a sanctioned or affiliate school activity.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The organization operates a captive insurance company that provides player accident coverage for members participating in sanctioned events.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
As of the end of 2025, the walls of Atlanta feature more than 2,000 murals and sanctioned graffiti pieces.
—Arthur Rudick, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The European Union first sanctioned him in 2008, and imposed parallel sanctions in 2022 over the use of live ammunition, arbitrary detention of protesters and journalists, and the violent suppression of demonstrations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Marine Traffic says the Touska has been under sanctions since 2018, and that all its owner companies, technical and commercial managers have been sanctioned since 2012.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
And referees are privately sanctioned.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Gamble lives in Inglewood but her business is in Gardena near Serra High, where she got involved behind the scenes with the flag football team before the sport was officially sanctioned by the CIF in 2023.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Vahidi was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for human-rights violations for his role overseeing security forces that violently suppressed nationwide protests, killing hundreds, following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
The Treasury also sanctioned Diamante Casino, headquartered in the northern city of Tampico - also in Tamaulipas - which operates an online betting site.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
MarineTraffic data showed that the Rich Starry, which the Treasury Department sanctioned in 2018 over its dealings with Iran, was the first vessel to pass through the waterway overnight.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
Adjective
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There is no official release date yet for the eight-episode drama.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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After his 2022 bankruptcy petition was approved, Gurliacci rejoined the work force, hopping to six Georgia law enforcement agencies within three years, each time resigning before moving on, records obtained by AP show.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last year, the Board of Education passed a five-year plan centered on equity and ratified our union’s four-year contract focused on creating the schools our students deserve.—
Stacy Davis Gates,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Terms of the agreement have not been announced, and NIPSCO said the steelworkers will remain locked out of their jobs until the contract is ratified.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kirk confirmed the offseason work paid off.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The regulatory filing, released last week, states that Warsh would stop working as an adviser for the private investment firm of billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and divest some of his holdings if he is confirmed as Fed chair.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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