as in permitted
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as in had
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafed
Verb
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When the first reconciliation bill passed, Republicans had a three-seat majority.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Charlotte had 22 treys after three quarters, but pulled all the starters in the fourth quarter and slowed down a little, finishing with 26 treys to tie an all-time team record.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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In at least three cases, a federal judge has granted summary judgment in favor of Abbott — ruling for the company before the lawsuits even reached trial.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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That same panel also granted a re-trial in Marta's case after Gaw argued that critical evidence was tossed out that could have affected the jury's decision, including allegations that Goodenbour was emotionally abusive in previous programs.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the LAPD had urged participants to keep the demonstrations peaceful and lawful.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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And, so, he's been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Knights have conceded 223 goals while scoring 227 for a +4 scoring differential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Current’s six conceded six goals — after 13 allowed through all of last season — is another stat to watch.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick after securing a ticket from an authorized lottery retailer.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The next step is to arrange an in-person appointment at an authorized enrollment center.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The first game with lights drew far more attention than normally accorded a Monday matchup between fourth- and fifth-place teams.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Struggle for Mother Water is one of only three nonfiction series accorded that honor, joining The American Revolution, the series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, and Gerçek Şamanın İzinde (In Pursuit of the True Shaman), directed by Talha Berkay Baş.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Only one winner per household is permitted in any contest.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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In June 2024, the General Assembly enacted enabling legislation that permitted the sale and established the management structure of the new entity.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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