as in official
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as in ratified
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 approved
Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
In a move that could eventually make weight loss drugs cheaper and easier to access, the Food and Drug Administration Monday approved a second generic in the category of medications known as GLP-1s.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
The city has approved a design waiver the company requested to move forward on a 3,887-square-foot restaurant that would accommodate up to 105 customers at the northeast corner of Golden Bear Gateway and Old Beckwith Road.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Under the legislation, the agency only has to cover drugs approved by the FDA for weight loss, like Wegovy.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The drugs were first approved to treat type 2 diabetes – and that's what the FDA said daily injections of liraglutide could be used for in adults and children 10 and up.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
In a move that could eventually make weight loss drugs cheaper and easier to access, the Food and Drug Administration Monday approved a second generic in the category of medications known as GLP-1s.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
The city has approved a design waiver the company requested to move forward on a 3,887-square-foot restaurant that would accommodate up to 105 customers at the northeast corner of Golden Bear Gateway and Old Beckwith Road.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
On Monday, when Nordstrom said its board had approved the plan to go private, retail experts speculated the retailer will accelerate investments in merchandise improvements and store upgrades, including possibly the Manhattan flagship.
—David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Under the legislation, the agency only has to cover drugs approved by the FDA for weight loss, like Wegovy.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
The drugs were first approved to treat type 2 diabetes – and that's what the FDA said daily injections of liraglutide could be used for in adults and children 10 and up.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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In an official press conference on Monday in Seoul, South Korea, Kim Soo-hyun and his legal representatives from LKB & Partners denied the allegations against him.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Don’t wait for an official decision – get your imaginary head space cast list started.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The text of both arrangements was largely finalized, but neither got over the finish line.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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With details being finalized and legislation being adopted, a lot has been happening.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Keep reading for the best whitening toothpastes the internet has to offer, all endorsed by dentists.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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He has been endorsed by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar as well as Minnesota Representatives Angie Craig, Betty McCollum and Dean Phillips.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In an ode to the deliciously erotic scene in Babygirl, Kidman accepted the NBR Award for best actress for her starring performance and marked the occasion by chugging a glass of milk.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those results are accepted by a growing number of countries, despite the regime’s claim that Maduro won 52% of the vote.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Franklin also said Robinson could not take raises away once they had already been authorized.—
Eplunus Colvin,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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