as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
you cannot make a student video without your faculty advisor's sanction of its subject matter prior to shooting
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as in approves
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 sanctions
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In an email included with the petition, Stuart does point to a California law barring the filing of frivolous requests for sanctions against opposing attorneys.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The total value of wood-products that have entered directly from Myanmar post-sanctions currently stands at $25 million.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Most congressional lawmakers are eager to repeal the sanctions, arguing that the sanctions have become an obstacle to Syria's stability and reconstruction.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Sabraw also ordered the county to cover the plaintiffs’ legal costs related to litigating the sanctions.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Wi Sung-lac revealed no immediate progress on the lingering sanctions over THAAD, and sidestepped giving a direct answer on the submarine issue.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Despite sanctions, infrastructure takedowns and public exposure, the hackers continue to evolve.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In an email included with the petition, Stuart does point to a California law barring the filing of frivolous requests for sanctions against opposing attorneys.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The total value of wood-products that have entered directly from Myanmar post-sanctions currently stands at $25 million.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Most congressional lawmakers are eager to repeal the sanctions, arguing that the sanctions have become an obstacle to Syria's stability and reconstruction.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Sabraw also ordered the county to cover the plaintiffs’ legal costs related to litigating the sanctions.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Wi Sung-lac revealed no immediate progress on the lingering sanctions over THAAD, and sidestepped giving a direct answer on the submarine issue.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
But some agricultural organizations that represent them have stressed their businesses will be hurt too if the US sanctions South Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctions
Noun
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Limit app permissions, such as access to photos, contacts or location.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adjust guest permissions and RSVP options.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Technical Director has been notified and approves their inclusion.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zoë Kravitz's dad Lenny Kravitz reportedly approves of her newfound love with Harry Styles.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Foreign workers must immediately stop working if their employment authorizations lapse.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sanctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctions. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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