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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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a permit is granted, Conway estimated construction on the plant could begin in the early 2030s, and the plant could come online in 2038 or 2039.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The right to citizenship at birth has long been a bedrock principle in the United States, widely accepted to have been granted by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the complaint, both Collins and Robledo carried 9-millimeter semiautomatic pistols to the protests and have lawful permits for the weapons.—
Bill Kirkos,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Collins and Robledo were in possession of semiautomatic pistols at the protest but had lawful permits to carry the firearms, according to court documents.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Across nine competitive matches this season, Arsenal have conceded just three goals.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, de Apziazu conceded streamers’ ambition and budgets are still leading to market-leading productions, even if fewer of them are made.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Typically, when emails are forwarded, SPF (Sender Policy Framework) checks fail because the forwarding server isn't listed as an authorized sender.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Filmmaker Frank Marshall is set to helm the authorized feature-length project for Apple.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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DeChambeau, meanwhile, wasn't eligible to play at all due to his LIV Golf status, which has kept him off the PGA Tour and sidelined from its sanctioned events.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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And like any sanctioned economy, the results were predictable.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cubans were also permitted for the first time in decades to own their own land, grow food and sell it at markets, setting their own prices within limits.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But that figure will certainly plummet in 2025 considering that the Trop is under construction after damage suffered during last year’s Hurricane Milton, and the Rays had to play their home games at 10,000-seat Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring home of the New York Yankees.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Rupert’s mother recently suffered a stroke amid the controversy, says Kathryn.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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