as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority
I cannot believe that this religious cult is a sanctioned student organization
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to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value
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Recent Examples of sanctioned
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was originally filed by Catherine Torney, who was injured along with two other people during the shooting at a non-sanctioned gathering in the university's Freedom Square.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.
—Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, the United States seized a sanctioned tanker called the Skipper, which was flying the flag of Guyana – even though that country had never registered it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The land was originally opened up to people experiencing homelessness in 2019 as a sanctioned campsite with little else beyond storage garages that provided shelter.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 June 2026
One editor used Claude to generate a fake letter on hotel letterhead, name-dropping senior Fortune staff, instructing Vendo to treat the request as officially sanctioned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Tagor has been sanctioned by the European Union, the UK and the United States.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Also under debate is how to address the issue of individuals sanctioned by the United States, Canada and the European Union.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Eight vessels were also sanctioned.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In June 2023, two New York attorneys were fined and publicly sanctioned for submitting a legal brief containing six case citations that didn't exist.
—Gloria Domingos, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Poland has also sanctioned Ben-Gvir, announcing a five-year-ban on Thursday.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
In April the Alabama Supreme Court sanctioned an attorney who had filed legal briefs laden with inaccurate citations generated by AI, including numerous references to cases that did not exist.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Neither Manziel nor Menery has professional combat experience, and the appeal is the spectacle of a former NFL star and an internet loudspeaker settling a years-old beef in a sanctioned cage.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was originally filed by Catherine Torney, who was injured along with two other people during the shooting at a non-sanctioned gathering in the university's Freedom Square.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.
—Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, the United States seized a sanctioned tanker called the Skipper, which was flying the flag of Guyana – even though that country had never registered it.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The land was originally opened up to people experiencing homelessness in 2019 as a sanctioned campsite with little else beyond storage garages that provided shelter.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
World football’s governing body sanctioned the federation in two separate hearings when its anti-discrimination monitoring system reported the use of the chant during three friendlies in the summer of 2024 against Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 June 2026
One editor used Claude to generate a fake letter on hotel letterhead, name-dropping senior Fortune staff, instructing Vendo to treat the request as officially sanctioned.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The Tagor has been sanctioned by the European Union, the UK and the United States.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Also under debate is how to address the issue of individuals sanctioned by the United States, Canada and the European Union.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Eight vessels were also sanctioned.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In June 2023, two New York attorneys were fined and publicly sanctioned for submitting a legal brief containing six case citations that didn't exist.
—Gloria Domingos, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Poland has also sanctioned Ben-Gvir, announcing a five-year-ban on Thursday.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
In April the Alabama Supreme Court sanctioned an attorney who had filed legal briefs laden with inaccurate citations generated by AI, including numerous references to cases that did not exist.
—Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioned
Adjective
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The company, which is also the official partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, has over 7,600 stores including flagship and factory outlets, according to its annual report.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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After Election Day, counties continue counting mail ballots, provisional ballots and other outstanding votes during the official canvass period.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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These tax-advantaged accounts can be opened by an individual who is disabled or their authorized representative — for example, a parent, legal guardian, or agent named in their power of attorney.—
Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Pitts, co-founder of 1SimpleConnect, an authorized Starlink solutions provider for Peplink, also confirmed over the weekend that location data access remains available for Priority plan subscribers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The ideology emerged at a 1980 youth congress in the Finnish city of Raŭma, where a faction of just under one hundred signatories ratified the Raŭma Manifesto.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The move was ratified after a vote involving the 20 Premier League clubs voted back in October.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Verb
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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“Sanctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioned. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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