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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as in to entitle
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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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
The measure, introduced by District 2 Councilmember Kelsea Bond at Monday’s council meeting, calls upon the city to use the processes outlined in a 2024 ordinance that authorized a blight tax.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
If approved by voters this November, the amendment would also authorize local governments and school districts to exempt even more property value from taxation in future years.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
There is not yet a set date for the change, but it is expected in June, according to the officials, who were not authorized to comment to the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
If an inmate works within two hours of the jail and meets other qualifications, a sentencing judge can authorize them to serve their sentence with Huber work release privileges, said Sheriff Scott Knudson.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
If approved by voters this November, the amendment would also authorize local governments and school districts to exempt even more property value from taxation in future years.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
There is not yet a set date for the change, but it is expected in June, according to the officials, who were not authorized to comment to the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
If an inmate works within two hours of the jail and meets other qualifications, a sentencing judge can authorize them to serve their sentence with Huber work release privileges, said Sheriff Scott Knudson.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorize
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This decade also saw the acceleration of cloud connectivity, enabling web domain expansion and the expansive datafication necessary to train more powerful AI systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In southern Somalia, AFRICOM, also in close coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, has conducted airstrikes to enable partner forces’ ability to degrade al Shabaab.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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They're entitled to be heard by a federal judge, not just an immigration judge.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Gap, according to the Worker Rights Consortium, a Washington watchdog, originally backed The Willbes’ claims that the women, including unionists and pregnant workers, had chosen to be fired, voluntarily giving up critical benefits to which they were entitled.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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That lineup changed in 2023, when the International Olympic Committee approved a proposal to replace the equestrian show jumping section with an obstacle-course component for the 2028 Summer Games.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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While the council remained inside to finish the meeting, including approving a local emergency declaration, police were outside where a small mob gathered, yelling obscenities at the officers.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Goins said the turnout Saturday reflected a sense of unity and hoped the protest would serve as a path forward for change and empowering communities of color, especially.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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The Democratic Party often speaks about elevating new voices, empowering younger leaders, and protecting minority representation.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This season’s finish qualified the club for the Europa League.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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The 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote was not ratified until 1920.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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And although the Bill of Rights came soon after, ever since the First Amendment was ratified, Americans have had to continually, sometimes aggressively, insist on their right to free expression in the face of political pressure.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The opening salvo of the assault is intended to distract the Russians and permit four other robots to get behind enemy lines.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the deceased man’s identity once it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Whatever the timeline of the relationships and how much overlap there was has never been confirmed.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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