1
as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
In other words, each observer is technically entitled to their own private reality, in a way that is uncomfortably reminiscent of many-worlds.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
They will each be entitled to an annual bonus targeted at $1.5 million each.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
But Lewis regularly sees a VA van picking up local veterans, some of whom travel 140 miles to Fargo for care they're entitled to receive locally.
—Tony Leys, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
The State Board of Accounts contended under state code that Martinez is an officeholder who is not entitled to benefits for police officers negotiated under the collective bargaining agreement.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
They will each be entitled to an annual bonus targeted at $1.5 million each.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
But Lewis regularly sees a VA van picking up local veterans, some of whom travel 140 miles to Fargo for care they're entitled to receive locally.
—Tony Leys, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025
The State Board of Accounts contended under state code that Martinez is an officeholder who is not entitled to benefits for police officers negotiated under the collective bargaining agreement.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitle
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Only physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) are authorized to prescribe low-THC cannabis.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, Trump is authorized to deploy the National Guard and assume emergency control over the MPD under home rule, the form of limited self-governance that Congress granted D.C. under the Home Rule Act in 1973.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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As a dedicated member of the Opry, the memorial service was named Jeannie Seely's 5,389th Opry Show to celebrate her record for most performances.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even his name was part of the plan: Cunha was named after Jairzinho, the attacking hurricane of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup win.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for the program, patients must live in an underserved community of Milwaukee and have a BMI of 30 or higher.—
Jim Owczarski,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kathleen Felix-Hager’s work on season four has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Costume Design in a Comedy Series for the 77th Emmy Awards.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The show was nominated for multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Awards.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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Democrats in the state Senate have proposed a constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting, but this would require a referendum that could only be held in 2027 at the earliest, City and State reported.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The state is ranked 43rd in housing affordability and permitting for new housing units is down almost 40% compared to the period before the 2008 Great Recession, Moore said.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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The letter calls on each museum to designate a point of contact to provide details on plans for programming to highlight the country’s 250th anniversary.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The games on these special tournament nights are designated on the league’s schedule, with action taking place on Wednesdays and Fridays from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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