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
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
The filmmakers escaped during a sanctioned trip to Europe in 1986, eventually settling in the United States.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Chiara Eisner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
In January, Larijani was sanctioned for his role in the violent crack down on protesters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The Treasury Department sanctioned Larijani for his role in the crackdown in January.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Washington has sanctioned Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as part of efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, few believe the party’s supporters won’t run, especially since the current law allows most individuals to be candidates, including those who have been sanctioned but not convicted in a Haitian court.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Washington has sanctioned Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as part of efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The White House slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods – half of them to directly punish New Delhi for its Russian oil purchases – and later sanctioned two of Russia’s largest oil firms, in a bid to choke off the Kremlin’s key source of foreign cash.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
And while China has a considerable oil stockpile, the war cuts Beijing off from Tehran’s cheap, sanctioned crude.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The filmmakers escaped during a sanctioned trip to Europe in 1986, eventually settling in the United States.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
By December, 11 staffers had been sanctioned.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
In January, Larijani was sanctioned for his role in the violent crack down on protesters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
The Treasury Department sanctioned Larijani for his role in the crackdown in January.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
Washington has sanctioned Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as part of efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine.
—David McHugh, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Still, few believe the party’s supporters won’t run, especially since the current law allows most individuals to be candidates, including those who have been sanctioned but not convicted in a Haitian court.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Washington has sanctioned Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, as part of efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The White House slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods – half of them to directly punish New Delhi for its Russian oil purchases – and later sanctioned two of Russia’s largest oil firms, in a bid to choke off the Kremlin’s key source of foreign cash.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
And while China has a considerable oil stockpile, the war cuts Beijing off from Tehran’s cheap, sanctioned crude.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The governor will declare an official drought, and water restrictions could be implemented.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the resolution is approved Tuesday, council will ask for the public's help in developing the annexation policy later this year.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Plano’s City Council approved a multiyear redevelopment project for the mall to replace empty retail space with apartments, offices and a hotel to help support a smaller shopping center.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now, Adam Richardson, an authorized tag agent for PennDOT who was behind the falsified titles, has been arrested.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has argued that the amendment, ratified in 1868, was intended to confer citizenship to the children of slaves.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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It has not been ratified, however, due to the passage of time limits and some states' attempts to rescind their earlier ratification.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tina Fey will host the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, with English band Wet Leg as the musical guest, broadcaster Sky TV confirmed Monday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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