1
as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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2
as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
Dugan is now trying to have the charges dismissed, saying she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts.
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Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
People at Barcelona believe that, as much as he is entitled to stay at the club and want to fulfil his contract, this gesture was not appropriate from a captain, somebody who has to lead the dressing room by example and do whatever is best for the team.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that this immunity is essential for the executive branch's independence, and even former presidents are entitled to a presumption of immunity for official acts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In your situation, whether your broker is entitled to half of the deposit from the first buyer who defaulted will depend on the terms of your listing agreement.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
People at Barcelona believe that, as much as he is entitled to stay at the club and want to fulfil his contract, this gesture was not appropriate from a captain, somebody who has to lead the dressing room by example and do whatever is best for the team.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that this immunity is essential for the executive branch's independence, and even former presidents are entitled to a presumption of immunity for official acts.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
In your situation, whether your broker is entitled to half of the deposit from the first buyer who defaulted will depend on the terms of your listing agreement.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitle
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Significantly, the legislation would authorize Texas courts to not follow agencies’ interpretation of the law in legal challenges of regulations, even when state law is ambiguous.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The board previously authorized a maximum contract amount of roughly $1.1 million with RedStone in March.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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But Democratic members were chosen as vice chairs of all the standing committees, and some were named chairs of subcommittees.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia from Lumpia City was named the winner July 29 in Wisconsin State Fair's annual Sporkies competition for new menu items at the festival.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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This enables the high-magnitude flow of campaign donations toward pollution-friendly actions in Tallahassee.—
Mel Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Trump had previously nominated former Congress member Dave Weldon from Florida.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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On one hand, not having football means most Big East schools won’t come close to paying out the overall $20.5 million cap permitted by the House settlement.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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In recognition of his years of leadership as Council Chairman, he was designated Chairman Emeritus in 2014.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Kepler is a strong candidate to be designated for assignment.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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