as in ratified
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
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Eligible restaurants will see pre-approved capital offers from Pipe that are customized based on the businesses' revenue and cash flow.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Retailers that sell any non-approved items could face a fine of $1,000 per day per product.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather, employees simply enroll in any courses from four pre-approved universities and the cost is covered.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Soon after the Colbert cancellation, the FCC approved CBS parent company Paramount’s long-pending deal with Skydance.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The plan still has to be approved, according to the proposal.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
The same month, the FCC approved Skydance’s $8 billion takeover of Paramount.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The story is equally compelling in lymphomas and leukemia, where the very first bispecific antibody—Blinatumomab, approved back in 2014—set the stage.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Just 8% of Democrats approved of the conflict in a July Gallup poll, down from 36% in November 2023.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
It’s limited to pick-ups and drop-offs at a select number of pre-approved locations.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Eligible restaurants will see pre-approved capital offers from Pipe that are customized based on the businesses' revenue and cash flow.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Retailers that sell any non-approved items could face a fine of $1,000 per day per product.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather, employees simply enroll in any courses from four pre-approved universities and the cost is covered.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Mosby filed a motion to vacate Syed’s conviction in September of 2022, which a judge approved.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Soon after the Colbert cancellation, the FCC approved CBS parent company Paramount’s long-pending deal with Skydance.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The plan still has to be approved, according to the proposal.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
The same month, the FCC approved Skydance’s $8 billion takeover of Paramount.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The story is equally compelling in lymphomas and leukemia, where the very first bispecific antibody—Blinatumomab, approved back in 2014—set the stage.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Just 8% of Democrats approved of the conflict in a July Gallup poll, down from 36% in November 2023.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Verb
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If ratified, the deal also implements minimum headcounts at the workplaces and promises new work.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Paul Barber, chief executive and deputy chairman, has conducted an overview of key areas for the past 18 months, which was ratified by the board at the summer annual general meeting.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their university boards adopted the principles as official policy in the fall of 2024.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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But while Colvin’s professional stint amounted to little more than a brief stop with the San Francisco 49ers—without even appearing in an official NFL game—Robinson spent three seasons in the NBA and won a championship with the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in 1985 confirmed the threat.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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DeChambeau, meanwhile, wasn't eligible to play at all due to his LIV Golf status, which has kept him off the PGA Tour and sidelined from its sanctioned events.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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And like any sanctioned economy, the results were predictable.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Of course, these are only proposals; nothing will be finalized until a deal is signed.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The universities also issued a press release this week and said the structure of the merger hasn’t been finalized but will be over the next few months.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The poll comes after two Republican former members of Congress endorsed Spanberger.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg also endorsed her quickly, as did Shapiro.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cash is not accepted in the arena or for parking.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Sophie was certain that her parents would not have accepted her gender identity.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Several have authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID vaccine and/or have required insurers to cover the cost.—
Jaimie Seaton,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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