as in to ratify
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approve
House lawmakers approved the map on a largely party-line vote of 90 to 65.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
While the hotel operates under a Wyndham brand, Myers noted that the property is independently owned and staffed, the video equipment was not brand-approved, and Wyndham requires front desks to be physically staffed.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The vaccine, manufactured by Tréidlia Biovet and approved by Australia's veterinary medicine regulators, is a major move in helping to keep these animals away from the brink of extinction and prevent unnecessary suffering through this disease.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The arena is set to get $550 million in renovations over the next seven to 12 years, according to the Daily Memphian, with $80 million in public funds already approved for the project.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
While the hotel operates under a Wyndham brand, Myers noted that the property is independently owned and staffed, the video equipment was not brand-approved, and Wyndham requires front desks to be physically staffed.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The vaccine, manufactured by Tréidlia Biovet and approved by Australia's veterinary medicine regulators, is a major move in helping to keep these animals away from the brink of extinction and prevent unnecessary suffering through this disease.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The arena is set to get $550 million in renovations over the next seven to 12 years, according to the Daily Memphian, with $80 million in public funds already approved for the project.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approve
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The council also ratified a $100,000 donation previously earmarked for immigrant aid.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Producers and engineers at the company just ratified their first three-year collective bargaining agreement.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Daniella Weisman from Glencoe, a spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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That plan has not yet been finalized or made public.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The City Council would have to approve the new rules and regulations at a later date after the proposal is finalized.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing City Council President Mary Sheffield for mayor, in a pivotal move that could help the current city council president also shore up her former opponent's strong support base.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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More than a dozen environmental organizations sent the city a joint letter this month endorsing the new plan, which was funded by both federal and state grants.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nikki also shared a few candid sentiments upon accepting her award.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the last month, three House Democrats have sworn off contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after accepting them in prior election cycles.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Minneapolis City Council authorized the city attorney’s office to bring litigation against a property owner who has refused to clear a homeless encampment on his property, moving in favor by a vote of 6-4 during a special meeting on Monday morning.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon open applications for its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, as authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Approve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approve. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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