1
as in enables
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitles
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approves
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 authorizes
Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.
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Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, the Constitution does also include language that authorizes Congress to regulate certain areas and what states are doing in that space, so Congress does have some power here.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The California Education Code authorizes a monthly stipend of $400 for board members in a school district which averages daily attendance for the prior school year of 25,000 or less, but more than 10,000, according to the district.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The action also authorizes the use of disaster emergency funds and allows the OEM to mobilize state resources, make contracts and awards using emergency procurement procedures and encumber and expend funds as determined by the director of the OEM.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the Associated Press obtained an internal ICE memo that authorizes agents to use force to enter a residence on the basis of administrative warrants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The federal statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation, apprehension and detention of people in the country illegally.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The approval authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
Current law authorizes aging parole only for nonviolent offenders.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 23 Jan. 2026
Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Now, the Constitution does also include language that authorizes Congress to regulate certain areas and what states are doing in that space, so Congress does have some power here.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The California Education Code authorizes a monthly stipend of $400 for board members in a school district which averages daily attendance for the prior school year of 25,000 or less, but more than 10,000, according to the district.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
The action also authorizes the use of disaster emergency funds and allows the OEM to mobilize state resources, make contracts and awards using emergency procurement procedures and encumber and expend funds as determined by the director of the OEM.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, the Associated Press obtained an internal ICE memo that authorizes agents to use force to enter a residence on the basis of administrative warrants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The federal statute authorizes law enforcement agencies to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the investigation, apprehension and detention of people in the country illegally.
—David Ulloa Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The approval authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts.
—Brooke Muckerman, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 26 Jan. 2026
Current law authorizes aging parole only for nonviolent offenders.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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In reality, the technology is a toolkit that enables geologists to draw on data, models, and geophysics to generate valuable insights at various stages of a mining project.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fink’s deal entitles him to an undisclosed percentage of carry incentive distributions from a composite bucket of 10 of BlackRock’s flagship private market funds that raised capital in 2024.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a hefty $12,446 per month maintenance fee, which entitles the new owner to a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, storage space, and a coveted key to the private Gramercy Park.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the bill passes, and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new name.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns could play on grass in 2027, Del Conte said, if coach Steve Sarkisian approves the change.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alice empowers teams to regain control over fragmented systems, ensure communication, and extract meaningful insights, all while respecting security and operational constraints.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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This understanding empowers leaders to navigate complex situations with finesse and insight.—
Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the post qualifies, the app walks you through activating Search Party step by step.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Who qualifies for the $1,000 contribution?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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Replying confirms your number is active, while clicking anything can lead to fake login pages, follow-up scams or malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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And the contamination, new research confirms, lingers.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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