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
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
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
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Often sanctioned crude, analysts say.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of Iran’s sanctioned crude oil.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Xi has leverage because China is the biggest buyer of Iran’s sanctioned crude oil.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Law enforcement agencies can be fined or otherwise sanctioned for failing to report information to POST.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The Chaparrals were national champions in 2025 before the sport was sanctioned by the NJCAA.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Oviedo went 15-8 in 2008 and reached the state semifinal round in the first year that lacrosse was sanctioned as a state championship sport by the FHSAA.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Ukraine have sanctioned Uzbek companies, including Fargona Kimyo Zavodi MCHJ and Raw Materials Cellulose MCHJ, for supplying cotton cellulose used in Russian weapons production.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Often sanctioned crude, analysts say.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of Iran’s sanctioned crude oil.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Xi has leverage because China is the biggest buyer of Iran’s sanctioned crude oil.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Law enforcement agencies can be fined or otherwise sanctioned for failing to report information to POST.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The Chaparrals were national champions in 2025 before the sport was sanctioned by the NJCAA.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Oviedo went 15-8 in 2008 and reached the state semifinal round in the first year that lacrosse was sanctioned as a state championship sport by the FHSAA.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union and Ukraine have sanctioned Uzbek companies, including Fargona Kimyo Zavodi MCHJ and Raw Materials Cellulose MCHJ, for supplying cotton cellulose used in Russian weapons production.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
Adjective
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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The line began to form outside the landmark diner more than an hour before the official opening.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The gift to the city from the Harris family aims to spur development of the 20-acre triangle of land between South Eckert Road and the Boise River scheduled for later this summer and into 2027, almost 20 years after the park was originally approved by Boise officials.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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This part would include third-party NIL deals that are currently being argued about across college athletics, along with actually enforcing the revenue-share cap that was approved through the House settlement.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But the first-ever authorized project about Ali’s life is a serious affair.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The 19th Amendment would not be ratified for another two years, and the tea room served as a gathering place for both pro and anti suffragists.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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While Iran has signed but not ratified the convention, it is considered by the legal community as binding under customary international law.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Lamont Newell, a senior at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School, an all-boys high school in Los Angeles, committed to Columbia University this month, an achievement the university confirmed to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The Oscars confirmed today that O’Brien will host the upcoming 99th Academy Awards for the third consecutive time on March 14, 2027.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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