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
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
One vessel was seized in the Caribbean while allegedly transporting Venezuelan crude, highlighting Washington’s efforts to prevent sanctioned oil from reaching international markets.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Kpler analysis shows Sophia's involvement in sanctioned trade may extend back to November 2021.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
As a result, some sanctioned tankers began to divert away from the South American country.
—Konstantin Toropin, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the crude oil tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Some sanctioned tankers already are diverting away from Venezuela.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Some sanctioned tankers are already diverting away from Venezuela.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But the deeper wound — the one the show can’t quite name — is that the suffering was not inevitable, but tolerated; shaped, stretched, and sanctioned by decisions made far from the bedside.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
More than $100 billion worth of crude oil was moved through shadow and sanctioned fleets in 2025, according to Kpler.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
She was also sanctioned earlier by the European Union.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The seizure marks at least the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks for transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude or for having done so previously.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Several other lawsuits have been filed by Iowa educators, a public defender and a paramedic, all of whom allege they were fired or sanctioned for online comments posted in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The ship was sanctioned by the United States for its role in transporting Russian oil.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The Olina, previously named the Minerva M, was sanctioned by the United States for its role in transporting Russian oil, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
One vessel was seized in the Caribbean while allegedly transporting Venezuelan crude, highlighting Washington’s efforts to prevent sanctioned oil from reaching international markets.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Kpler analysis shows Sophia's involvement in sanctioned trade may extend back to November 2021.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
As a result, some sanctioned tankers began to divert away from the South American country.
—Konstantin Toropin, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the crude oil tanker was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Some sanctioned tankers already are diverting away from Venezuela.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Some sanctioned tankers are already diverting away from Venezuela.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Assets that cannot be frozen, sanctioned, or controlled by another government, like bitcoin, may become preferable.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
But the deeper wound — the one the show can’t quite name — is that the suffering was not inevitable, but tolerated; shaped, stretched, and sanctioned by decisions made far from the bedside.
—Jennifer W. Tsai, STAT, 18 Jan. 2026
More than $100 billion worth of crude oil was moved through shadow and sanctioned fleets in 2025, according to Kpler.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
She was also sanctioned earlier by the European Union.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The seizure marks at least the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks for transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude or for having done so previously.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Several other lawsuits have been filed by Iowa educators, a public defender and a paramedic, all of whom allege they were fired or sanctioned for online comments posted in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s death.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The ship was sanctioned by the United States for its role in transporting Russian oil.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The Olina, previously named the Minerva M, was sanctioned by the United States for its role in transporting Russian oil, according to The Wall Street Journal.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
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Rangers coach Mike Sullivan alleged that Perry interfered with Quick, and an official review confirmed his stance.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The official streaming schedule of the Olympics has not yet been released, though NBC has in the past shown Olympic highlights in the evening.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If approved, new local sales taxes in Olathe would pay back the stadium bonds instead of going toward other local government functions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The county has approved the extra occupancy at Harvest Farm through March of this year.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Its Florida Power & Light utility has secured a multiyear plan beginning in 2026 with an authorized return on equity of roughly 11%, providing clarity to investors around regulated cash flows while allowing for continued investment in solar and battery infrastructure.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Continuous and colored flashing lights are prohibited except for authorized emergency vehicles, buses and road service vehicles for work.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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The win came after the 30-team ECHL and its players’ union ratified a new five-year collective-bargaining agreement.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though a second season hasn't been confirmed, the show hasn't been billed as a limited series, and there are over 30 titles in The Beauty comic series to potentially pull from.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Fox News confirmed that the president is planning to arrange a signing ceremony for the Gaza Board of Peace during his visit.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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