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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of licensed
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Duncan, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021, taught himself law behind bars and later became a licensed attorney.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
The nursing schools named on the documents were no longer licensed.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Buyers should ask whether the seller has filed insurance claims for hail damage and whether any repairs were done by licensed roofers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Duncan, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2021, taught himself law behind bars and later became a licensed attorney.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
She was pulled into a scheme involving a man who posed as a priest, another posing as an immigration judge, and another posing as Oscar Carrillo, an attorney licensed in Texas who practices tax law.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
The nursing schools named on the documents were no longer licensed.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Commissioner John Herbst, a certified public accountant who has brought a fiscally conservative voice to the dais since winning office in 2022, is resigning from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission two years into his four-year term.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Other certified candidates appearing on the ballot for lieutenant governor include Democrats Janelle Kellman, Jeyson Lopez, Oliver Ma, Tim Myers and Abdur Rahman Sikder and Republicans Ebie Lynch, David Collenberg, David Fennell and Skip Shelton.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The office must be sufficiently funded and empowered to ensure that billions of tax dollars are protected and spent effectively.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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When consumers know which companies pay claims fairly and which do not, they are empowered to make informed choices.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Renegade and the other horses qualified for the Derby by accruing points from races held as long ago as last September.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The move is expected to strip coverage from around 25,000 residents who qualified for the program under the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, according to the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan research group.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Some sloths are expected to remain at the Central Florida Zoo while others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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