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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Multiple countries have sanctioned the university for its work with the military, particularly on Iran's ballistic missile program.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
There have been a number of situations where lawyers were sanctioned for using AI when, for example, AI makes up case law which does not exist and a lawyer cites to it.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
But in January, the state Supreme Court ordered the 3rd District Court of Appeals to take another look at the case, and to demand that the Nevada County district attorney’s office explain, on the record, why it shouldn’t be sanctioned.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The 2019 law carries the possibility of fines and license suspension, but no one has been sanctioned under it.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The vessel is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following the war in Ukraine.
—Milexsy Durán, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The vessel, Anatoly Kolodkin, is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following the war in Ukraine.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 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
And Mark Zukerberg reportedly acquired a 387-foot Feadship called Launchpad, which was originally commissioned by a Russian billionaire before he was sanctioned.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Multiple countries have sanctioned the university for its work with the military, particularly on Iran's ballistic missile program.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
There have been a number of situations where lawyers were sanctioned for using AI when, for example, AI makes up case law which does not exist and a lawyer cites to it.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
But in January, the state Supreme Court ordered the 3rd District Court of Appeals to take another look at the case, and to demand that the Nevada County district attorney’s office explain, on the record, why it shouldn’t be sanctioned.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The 2019 law carries the possibility of fines and license suspension, but no one has been sanctioned under it.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The vessel is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following the war in Ukraine.
—Milexsy Durán, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The vessel, Anatoly Kolodkin, is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following the war in Ukraine.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
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But many senior figures within the sport point to claims of positive fan feedback, although so far no official numbers have been released to support these claims from the F1 organization.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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No wonder Besler, the Blue Valley West High School grad who spent 12 of his 13 MLS seasons with Sporting KC, is an official ambassador for KC2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The stadium plan would still seek state financial support from a sweeping funding package Missouri lawmakers approved last summer in an attempt to keep the team inside its lines.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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The teachers union is able to do so because its agreement is not yet ratified, allowing union members to go on a solidarity strike, the union said in a bulletin to members.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 25th Amendment was ratified in 1967.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Investigators are working to determine whether Saturday's deadly shooting in Beaver Falls is related to shots fired in Aliquippa at Valley Terrace on Monday night, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible confirmed.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His decision to plead guilty was confirmed by three people familiar with it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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