1
as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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2
as in entitling
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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3
as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
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Recent Examples of authorizing
In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.
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Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.
—Audrey McAvoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In February, members voted 90% in favor of authorizing a strike, with 75% of the unit participating.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia also have taken a step toward mid-decade redistricting by referring a measure authorizing it to the April 21 ballot.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state passed legislation in 2023 authorizing the dam’s acquisition.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This is another setback for the right-wing politician, who is already facing charges of embezzling millions and authorizing the purchase of spyware that was allegedly used to hack the phones of political opponents.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Congress responded by authorizing all necessary means to go after the perpetrators of 9/11.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
An agenda for the county's March 18 executive committee meeting lists discussion of a resolution authorizing the name overlay to a portion of County K, as well as discussion of a resolution to make a general fund transfer for highway signs displaying the new name.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.
—Audrey McAvoy, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
In February, members voted 90% in favor of authorizing a strike, with 75% of the unit participating.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia also have taken a step toward mid-decade redistricting by referring a measure authorizing it to the April 21 ballot.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
The state passed legislation in 2023 authorizing the dam’s acquisition.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
This is another setback for the right-wing politician, who is already facing charges of embezzling millions and authorizing the purchase of spyware that was allegedly used to hack the phones of political opponents.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Congress responded by authorizing all necessary means to go after the perpetrators of 9/11.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
An agenda for the county's March 18 executive committee meeting lists discussion of a resolution authorizing the name overlay to a portion of County K, as well as discussion of a resolution to make a general fund transfer for highway signs displaying the new name.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizing
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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, enabling file syncing and sharing across devices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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To appease budget-conscious conservatives in the House, the Treasure Valley trio is taking the state out of the solution, simply empowering local governments to control rats — something Ada County officials previously said they weren’t allowed to do in Idaho.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer, however, will determine part of the future in international of a truly groundbreaking auteur-empowering TV production for which both HBO and Corral have come to be renowned.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Awards and cash prizes worth $25,000, including five Academy Award-qualifying awards, will be announced on June 28, with the Best of the Fest program screening on the final day, June 29.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Enacted under recent legislation, this temporary deduction is available to qualifying seniors for the 2025 tax year and is stacked on top of both the standard deduction and the existing extra deduction for older filers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Miami, which lost for the seventh time in eight games, again was slow and passive and inattentive defensively, permitting the Pacers to shoot 58 percent overall and 46 percent (18 for 39) on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Keller was even better, permitting just three singles and no walks in six innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Authorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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