1
as in enables
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 entitles
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approves
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 authorizes
The lawsuit cities a nonbinding advisory opinion Ellison issued in February that said neither state nor federal law authorizes state or local authorities to hold individuals for immigration detainers if they would otherwise be released from custody.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
His license will stay suspended until the criminal case is resolved; TDLR is ordered by the court to reinstate it; or TDLR authorizes lifting the suspension.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Thomas, his family's attorney said, was undergoing treatment for ADHD and sleep apnea, which also do not fall within the list of conditions the FDA authorizes for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Many of the letters also argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes PTFE and other fluoropolymers for use with food.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
The emergency proclamation authorizes the Hawaii National Guard to assist civilian authorities and directs all state agencies to cooperate in response efforts.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the name change for the agency, and for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s title to shift to secretary of War.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The agreement authorizes state police to transport immigrants who have been arrested for immigration violations.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The project is under the authority of the Continuing Authorities program, which authorizes the secretary of the Army to plan, design and implement certain types of water resources projects without additional project-specific congressional authorization.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
His license will stay suspended until the criminal case is resolved; TDLR is ordered by the court to reinstate it; or TDLR authorizes lifting the suspension.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Thomas, his family's attorney said, was undergoing treatment for ADHD and sleep apnea, which also do not fall within the list of conditions the FDA authorizes for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Many of the letters also argue that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes PTFE and other fluoropolymers for use with food.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 14 Sep. 2025
The emergency proclamation authorizes the Hawaii National Guard to assist civilian authorities and directs all state agencies to cooperate in response efforts.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the name change for the agency, and for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s title to shift to secretary of War.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
The agreement authorizes state police to transport immigrants who have been arrested for immigration violations.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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The program is part of a federal statute known as 1357(g), which enables state and local governments to assist the federal government with specific immigration tasks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That data enables Meta to infer what users might buy.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The country’s pension plan entitles them to reap a maximum of 50% of their annual average earnings, according to the Centre of European and International Liaisons for Social Security (Cleiss).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The commission, comprising 17 voting members, selects a preferred candidate, whom the Prime Minister then approves.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each fiscal year, Congress approves funding for federal agencies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The organization empowers young people to become involved in hands-on projects of their choosing and is active in 75 countries.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pluto shifting direct in Aquarius on October 13 empowers your sector of intimacy, emotional healing, and shared resources.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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The designation qualifies the site for a special use permit that would allow the plans to deviate from the land-use and density requirements of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance, subject to further project review by the HRB.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for a civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The first release of The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll confirms the intrigue involved in a Week 7 Big Ten matchup of undefeated teams led by breakout transfer quarterbacks.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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