as in ratifies
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 approves
Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.
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Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
The highway administration approves the plans; state and local jurisdictions oversee construction.
—Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
If the Senate approves his appointment to the IRS, Long would oversee an agency with 85,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $12 billion.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s why the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory regime often approves drugs only for some (on-label) uses and not for other (off-label) uses of the same substance.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
If the City Council approves the bonds, the Pinellas County Commission will decide the plan's fate.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Detroit’s 36th District Court approves a list of court officers whom landlords may hire to conduct an eviction.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
If the court approves their request, the applicant must wait two weeks (or two days if they are expeced to die imminently) to reflect on their decision.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
The highway administration approves the plans; state and local jurisdictions oversee construction.
—Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
If the Senate approves his appointment to the IRS, Long would oversee an agency with 85,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $12 billion.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s why the Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory regime often approves drugs only for some (on-label) uses and not for other (off-label) uses of the same substance.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
If the City Council approves the bonds, the Pinellas County Commission will decide the plan's fate.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Detroit’s 36th District Court approves a list of court officers whom landlords may hire to conduct an eviction.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
If the court approves their request, the applicant must wait two weeks (or two days if they are expeced to die imminently) to reflect on their decision.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
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Study after study confirms that the number 1 reason consumers prefer to purchase foods and beverages is taste.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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By convention, House Republicans are expected to vote for whoever their caucus endorses during the floor vote.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, in a countermeasure, Venezuelan lawmakers are advancing a bill that would classify international sanctions as crimes against humanity, enabling the prosecution of anyone who endorses or supports such actions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In all, despite what happened in Wuhan and China's threats to our national security, NIH still authorizes 27 animal labs in China to receive taxpayers' money, including labs run by or linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Peoples Liberation Army.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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State law authorizes statewide grand juries to issue indictments only on crimes that span multiple counties.Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Approves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approves. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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