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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
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Governors must notify the IRS that their state will participate and designate approved scholarship organizations.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department both approved the merger last month.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 May 2026
But an appellate court approved an emergency motion to temporarily block the transfer of Infowars’ assets late Wednesday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Studios is approved by regulators, the PIF will have a significant equity stake in the combined company.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.
—Daniel Chang, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Other concerns included the fact that the authority had already approved an ice cream shop for $750,000 on the other end of downtown at 16th and Glenarm.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In order to apply for a mail-in ballot, voters need to provide an approved ID.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Governors must notify the IRS that their state will participate and designate approved scholarship organizations.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department both approved the merger last month.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 May 2026
But an appellate court approved an emergency motion to temporarily block the transfer of Infowars’ assets late Wednesday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Studios is approved by regulators, the PIF will have a significant equity stake in the combined company.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.
—Daniel Chang, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Other concerns included the fact that the authority had already approved an ice cream shop for $750,000 on the other end of downtown at 16th and Glenarm.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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The juries overseeing the dramas and documentaries in the official selection have also been unveiled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, his connections proliferated, including a long stint as Orange County’s official attorney.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agreement must still be approved by the union’s board and ratified by the membership to take effect.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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At the end of that month, the WGA officially ratified its provisional deal, with a 90% approval rate but significant voter downturn.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hassett has previously endorsed the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, a piece of bicameral legislation reintroduced to Congress this week.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Ochoa is endorsed by outgoing trustee Sandoval.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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When President John Quincy Adams accepted Bolívar’s invitation, his opponents pounced.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fire knocked out electricity and propulsion on the destroyer, one of the officials told CBS News, speaking under condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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