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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
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The approved Bureau of Reclamation environmental review puts Sites Reservoir in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 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
The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Erica became an approved McDonald’s Owner Operator in 2014, and the Groen family owns dozens of McDonald’s locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The airline sells pre-approved carriers for $58 and charges a one-way carry-on fee of $125 per carrier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Takeya’s beloved cold-brew pitcher is coffee snob–approved and wallet-friendly.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Foods stored in non-approved plastic grocery bags, and the ceiling above the prep area was damaged and partially collapsing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
In mid-May, the council approved a three-year contract capped at $900,000.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In November, voters approved a tax referendum for mobility that will generate more than $25 billion over 30 years.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Homeland Security, though, would be approved for two weeks while the Democrats and Republicans work on a separate compromise involving reforms to the agency.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Larry Snelling also spoke after White's nomination was approved.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The move will first need to be approved by the Senate.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The State Water Resources Control Board, whose members are appointed by Newsom, has not yet approved the water rights to allow construction to begin.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
In October, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to ensure that city resources are not used to facilitate federal enforcement activities, including immigration enforcement operations.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
There is no approved treatment or vaccine for the Nipah virus.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The approved Bureau of Reclamation environmental review puts Sites Reservoir in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 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
The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Erica became an approved McDonald’s Owner Operator in 2014, and the Groen family owns dozens of McDonald’s locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
The airline sells pre-approved carriers for $58 and charges a one-way carry-on fee of $125 per carrier.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Takeya’s beloved cold-brew pitcher is coffee snob–approved and wallet-friendly.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Foods stored in non-approved plastic grocery bags, and the ceiling above the prep area was damaged and partially collapsing.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
The deal approved Friday appeared to resolve that tension.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
In mid-May, the council approved a three-year contract capped at $900,000.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In November, voters approved a tax referendum for mobility that will generate more than $25 billion over 30 years.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Homeland Security, though, would be approved for two weeks while the Democrats and Republicans work on a separate compromise involving reforms to the agency.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Larry Snelling also spoke after White's nomination was approved.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The move will first need to be approved by the Senate.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The State Water Resources Control Board, whose members are appointed by Newsom, has not yet approved the water rights to allow construction to begin.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
In October, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to ensure that city resources are not used to facilitate federal enforcement activities, including immigration enforcement operations.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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No official confirmation has been issued by Libyan authorities, and there has been no immediate comment from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has long sought the younger Gadhafi’s arrest on charges of crimes against humanity.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cuts arrive less than six years after the museum eliminated more than a hundred jobs through voluntary early retirement and layoffs, and four years after unionized employees ratified their first contract with the institution under the auspices of United Auto Workers 2110.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 185 state parties that have ratified the convention can nominate elements for inscription on the list.—
Kristin Houser,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The filmmakers escaped during a sanctioned trip to Europe in 1986, eventually settling in the United States.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ivory mentioned that a similar pipe failure last summer caused more than $1 million in damage and said recent site visits have confirmed that these breakdowns are recurring and structural, not accidental.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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An exact launch date for these upcoming Nike Air Force 1 MIT SP1 sneakers has not been confirmed, but the pairs are both expected to be released during spring ’26.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans on Tuesday to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein this month, bowing to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton finalized an agreement with House Republicans Tuesday to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein this month, bowing to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump also endorsed a Senate deal to fund the vast majority of the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year, easing near-term political uncertainty for investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Piland has been endorsed by incumbent council members Jared Elad, Brian Livingston and Burt Thakur.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lamar – who accepted the award from last year's winner Doechii and Queen Latifah – now holds 26 Grammys to Jay-Z's 25, including an additional three awards won earlier in the night.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Foreign passports Permanent resident cards Border crossing cards A temporary driver’s license is not accepted for domestic air travel.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That inmate is Luigi Mangione, according to a person in law enforcement, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The agency’s decision was not authorized by the Legislature, the suit said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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