sanctions 1 of 2

noun

plural of sanction
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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sanctions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sanction
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
Noun
The vessel has been sanctioned by multiple countries as part of the crackdown on the shadow fleet of tankers used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and transport and sell oil around the world. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The embargo is the sharpest edge of a campaign (that also includes sweeping sanctions) to starve Tehran of oil revenue and undermine its economy, with the cost borne largely by ordinary Iranians. — semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Trump has long derided past presidents who used sanctions to limit Iran’s economic ability to pay for its military and nuclear development. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Bluewave had not been listed on Treasury’s sanctions list as of Saturday morning, but the company is operating on the premise that it is sanctioned, the people said. — Patricia Garip, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Russia uses aging, often poorly maintained tankers in what is referred to as its shadow fleet to circumvent Western sanctions on Russian oil exports. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 The vessel was seized as part of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and was previously valued at more than $300 million. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Some of those other priorities for the Senate included Russia sanctions, confirmation of nominations and the CLARITY Act among others. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
The bill sanctions Russian financial institutions and its largest state energy projects while targeting Russian partners in the oil and natural gas trade. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 14 July 2026 For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026 An autocratic government that sanctions violence. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026 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
  1. permissions
  2. approves
  3. authorizations
  4. ratifies
  5. consents
  6. confirms
Noun
  • The change reduced the number of approvals and permissions that data center developers need to seek from city officials, essentially fast-tracking all potential data center projects in Independence.
    — Ilana Arougheti Updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Districts should also create clear, renewable educational-use permissions for students whose coursework or extracurricular activities require personal devices.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Verb
  • Before the agent begins, the user sees and approves that structured version.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Under the plea agreement, Eslick would avoid prison and be placed on probation if a judge approves the deal.
    — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of approves
Noun
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In its current form, the program places substantial administrative burden on clinicians, requiring extensive documentation, prior authorizations, appeals, and time-consuming navigation of evolving coverage rules.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Verb
  • The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of ratifies
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Verb
  • Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The latest report from Catalonia confirms that by transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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