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to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approved
Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The bills include provisions to encourage states and local governments to adopt more pro-housing land use and zoning policies, encouraging them to boost their housing productions, including by helping local governments implement pre-approved pattern books.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Injectable aesthetic use is considered off-label/investigational and potentially contra-approved (opposite of approved use).
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the pro-approved solution for at-home styling is to opt for a multistyler tool.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Counting existing stock and re-ordering items from a pre-approved list.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Access can be limited to pre-approved individuals, permissions can be tailored by role or bidder, and activity reporting can help the seller (and its advisors) understand who is reviewing what—and how seriously.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Plano’s City Council approved a multiyear redevelopment project for the mall to replace empty retail space with apartments, offices and a hotel to help support a smaller shopping center.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously approved the measure and the House approved the bill on a 111-1 vote.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Fourteen percent of Republican respondents approved of a large-scale invasion, while 63% supported using limited special forces.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
From the mid-nineteen-nineties, more or less, Israel had formally approved and established only a handful of settlements through 2022.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The decision was approved unanimously by the school’s board Thursday after officials said the Lincoln high school program has struggled with low enrollment and ongoing budget deficits.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Before his arrival, his partner filed two petitions in December 2009 under a dual-filing strategy, a fiancé petition and an alien relative petition, both of which were approved in April 2010, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county board approved several transfers meant to use up remaining funds the county must spend by the end of the year.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The bills include provisions to encourage states and local governments to adopt more pro-housing land use and zoning policies, encouraging them to boost their housing productions, including by helping local governments implement pre-approved pattern books.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Injectable aesthetic use is considered off-label/investigational and potentially contra-approved (opposite of approved use).
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, the pro-approved solution for at-home styling is to opt for a multistyler tool.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Counting existing stock and re-ordering items from a pre-approved list.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Access can be limited to pre-approved individuals, permissions can be tailored by role or bidder, and activity reporting can help the seller (and its advisors) understand who is reviewing what—and how seriously.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
If the resolution is approved Tuesday, council will ask for the public's help in developing the annexation policy later this year.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Plano’s City Council approved a multiyear redevelopment project for the mall to replace empty retail space with apartments, offices and a hotel to help support a smaller shopping center.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Senate unanimously approved the measure and the House approved the bill on a 111-1 vote.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Fourteen percent of Republican respondents approved of a large-scale invasion, while 63% supported using limited special forces.
—James Powel, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
From the mid-nineteen-nineties, more or less, Israel had formally approved and established only a handful of settlements through 2022.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The decision was approved unanimously by the school’s board Thursday after officials said the Lincoln high school program has struggled with low enrollment and ongoing budget deficits.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Before his arrival, his partner filed two petitions in December 2009 under a dual-filing strategy, a fiancé petition and an alien relative petition, both of which were approved in April 2010, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, the county board approved several transfers meant to use up remaining funds the county must spend by the end of the year.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The governor will declare an official drought, and water restrictions could be implemented.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Congress never ratified the treaty, and the promise of representation was never extended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution was ratified in 1788.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The official contribution limits are also confirmed at the IRS contribution limits page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tina Fey will host the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, with English band Wet Leg as the musical guest, broadcaster Sky TV confirmed Monday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Canaan Van Williams, managing partner at Proactive Sustainable Bonds, said in December his investment group finalized an agreement on terms to buy the property, following negotiations with the mobile home property owners.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Social Circle hardball City of Social Circle officials say ICE has finalized the purchase of an industrial warehouse with plans to turn it into a sprawling detention facility, where as many as 10,000 immigrants could be held.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or will Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden, who endorsed the snitch site when it was launched, be a fair arbiter of charges against federal agents?—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The City Council’s Rules Committee endorsed Wednesday moving all four of those measures one step closer to the November ballot and having the city attorney’s office craft formal ballot language.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Once the prompt is accepted, the demo shows a new row of Bieber songs and albums appear on the homepage.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The provision, first authorized in 2008, was last renewed for two years in 2024 after a series of abuses by the FBI led it to the brink of expiration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The incident temporarily allowed employees to access sensitive data they were not authorized to view, but the issue has since been resolved.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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