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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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
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was originally filed by Catherine Torney, who was injured along with two other people during the shooting at a non-sanctioned gathering in the university's Freedom Square.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 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
Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Associated Press counted some 78 fan fests sanctioned by the FIFA host city organizing committees.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Various members of the Castro clan were sanctioned in the latest round of designations announced by the Treasury Department June 4.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Antoine Fuqua’s movie, starring Jaafar Jackson, was sanctioned by Jackson’s estate and its producers include the estate’s executors.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Also sanctioned is Amistur Cuba SA, the institute’s travel agency.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Yet, this arrest is sanctioned?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
World football’s governing body sanctioned the federation in two separate hearings when its anti-discrimination monitoring system reported the use of the chant during three friendlies in the summer of 2024 against Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 June 2026
One editor used Claude to generate a fake letter on hotel letterhead, name-dropping senior Fortune staff, instructing Vendo to treat the request as officially sanctioned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Neither Manziel nor Menery has professional combat experience, and the appeal is the spectacle of a former NFL star and an internet loudspeaker settling a years-old beef in a sanctioned cage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was originally filed by Catherine Torney, who was injured along with two other people during the shooting at a non-sanctioned gathering in the university's Freedom Square.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 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
Verb
His father, Bill Browder, was sanctioned by Russia in 2005 and has been involved in a decades-long battle with the Kremlin after helping to expose an alleged $230 million tax fraud scheme.
—Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The Associated Press counted some 78 fan fests sanctioned by the FIFA host city organizing committees.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Various members of the Castro clan were sanctioned in the latest round of designations announced by the Treasury Department June 4.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Antoine Fuqua’s movie, starring Jaafar Jackson, was sanctioned by Jackson’s estate and its producers include the estate’s executors.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Also sanctioned is Amistur Cuba SA, the institute’s travel agency.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Yet, this arrest is sanctioned?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
World football’s governing body sanctioned the federation in two separate hearings when its anti-discrimination monitoring system reported the use of the chant during three friendlies in the summer of 2024 against Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 June 2026
One editor used Claude to generate a fake letter on hotel letterhead, name-dropping senior Fortune staff, instructing Vendo to treat the request as officially sanctioned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
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Though no official vote was taken by the board on Tuesday, most of the supervisors agreed that Nguyen’s district should receive the funds.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The museum, designated as the nation's official World War I museum by Congress in 2004, and the memorial host more than 1 million visitors annually.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Denver Art Museum Workers United ratified a historic bargaining agreement on Saturday, becoming the first museum workers in the State of Colorado to have a union contract.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The court ruling led the grant to be rescinded, although Tesla shareholders ratified the plan a second time in 2024, and ultimately the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated the grant.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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