as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority
an authorized biography of the former president
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitled
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
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Recent Examples of authorized
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Writers Julie Bush, Tim Doyle, Edward Drake and Roma Roth have all sought to overturn disciplinary rulings from the union’s board of directors, which followed hearings before five-member trial juries and investigations from a committee aimed at uncovering authorized work during the strike.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
A number of filmmakers and institutions are questioning the legality of NEH grant cancellations, pointing out that the funding was originally authorized by Congress.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Adamson’s mother is accused of pre-signing forms with her name as an authorized party without appearing on-scene.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Writers Julie Bush, Tim Doyle, Edward Drake and Roma Roth have all sought to overturn disciplinary rulings from the union’s board of directors, which followed hearings before five-member trial juries and investigations from a committee aimed at uncovering authorized work during the strike.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Department of Education is authorized to automatically refinance and modify loans so borrowers don't have to navigate any paperwork to get the lower rate.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
A number of filmmakers and institutions are questioning the legality of NEH grant cancellations, pointing out that the funding was originally authorized by Congress.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorized
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Milou went on to paint several portraits that were licensed as the official likeness of Pope Francis' papal visit.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min The obvious is now official – Cam Ward is a Tennessee Titan.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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There is a backlog of 30 years in assigning lawyers for some of the appeals to which condemned inmates are entitled.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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And they are entitled to a portion of the proceeds if the case succeeds.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Hours after Netanyahu's Cabinet unanimously approved the firing of Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security service, the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to his dismissal until an appeal can be heard no later than April 8.—
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arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Plus, the brand has been approved by podiatrists and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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When those decisions are made as a multi-disciplinary team and everyone’s involved and empowered, the player can’t help but feel supported.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The document doesn’t specify whether agents have been empowered to detain individuals based solely on these physical characteristics.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The studio has confirmed that its Prime Video has exclusively licensed an upcoming documentary film on the former and incoming first lady that will be directed by Ratner.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorized. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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