1
as in to enable
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 to entitle
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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3
as in to approve
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 authorize
Disney’s goal is to bring together a creative hub for its television groups, including the executives who had remained on the Fox lot, according to knowledgeable people who were not authorized to comment.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The union last week said its members voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a possible strike.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak with the news media or fear retaliation.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Conductor keys grant authorized personnel access to restricted areas of the subway system.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The union last week said its members voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a possible strike.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Most spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak with the news media or fear retaliation.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Conductor keys grant authorized personnel access to restricted areas of the subway system.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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In April 2022, prosecutors say Santos falsely reported a $500,000 personal loan to his campaign, enabling him to boast an $800,000 Q1 fundraising haul.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The extreme sacrifice that drives the exploding ants spotlights nature’s ability to enable survival at all costs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Whether a defendant who produces credible evidence of such a final, unanimous, and unannounced acquittal is entitled to a post-trial hearing to substantiate the fact of such acquittal.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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That includes Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which says students are entitled to reasonable accommodations, such as scheduled breaks for a child with diabetes to have a snack or check their insulin levels.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the pope approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Energy Department on Monday approved the release of nearly $57 million from the loan, a sign that the Trump administration supports the project amid the turmoil and uncertainty in Washington over federal funding for projects started under the Biden administration.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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By offering solutions that streamline operations, harness the power of data, and enhance customer engagement, these companies empower businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively – all while delivering exceptional customer experiences.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Such a designation could potentially empower the US government to use military force abroad in combatting the groups.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Winning and placing high in any tournament on the PGA Tour is a prestigious honor, but many players are focused on qualifying for The Masters in the last few weeks leading into the first major of the season.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Center back Michael Boxall scored the winning goal to qualify New Zealand for the 2026 World Cup.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2025
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The law will go to parliament to be ratified in 60 days, and some changes could be introduced, but for the moment new applications for citizenship must meet new requirements.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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An additional three-quarters of states would also be needed to ratify the amendment.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Women were soon permitted entry into marathons and swimming races.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, centralized revenue-sharing models permit even mid-tier teams to reap considerable benefits.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Variety confirms the project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, where Fincher has a first-look deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The couple was spotted out together in New York City on Monday, March 31st, following the birth of their baby, PEOPLE confirmed.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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