entitles

Definition of entitlesnext
present tense third-person singular of entitle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entitles In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality. Donna Lamb, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 And a fight between Morris and the church over whether an employment agreement entitles him and his wife to between $600,000 and $800,000 annually is playing out in state court in Tarrant County as well as in Christian arbitration before the Ambassadors of Reconciliation. Michelle Casady, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 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 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 Finding a Golden Fan Cup Free entitles winners to 52 free Chick-fil-A entrées (choice of one Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets) for one year. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 On the other side of the ledger, Bournemouth have negotiated a sell-on clause which entitles them to 10 per cent of any profit City make on the 26-year-old in the future. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026 For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025 When an employer terminates, or is found to have terminated, an employee without cause, the contract (outside of the unionized setting) seldom entitles the employee to ger her job back. Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitles
Verb
  • The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.
    Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The plan also calls for $31 million in additional spending for public education that would block cuts to magnet schools that could have led to tuition increases for the sending towns and potential cuts in health care for students in private schools.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This month, though, Italy even further restricted who qualifies.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Whether or not the gathering qualifies as a formal protest by conventional standards, the image underscores how demonstrators and advocacy groups are emphasizing global reach and symbolic participation alongside mass turnout in major cities.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The quality of the candidates each party nominates for governor, Congress and the state Legislature in Wisconsin will matter this fall.
    Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In the show, a concerned person nominates friends or family members on the brink of financial collapse to receive Collins’s financial guidance.
    Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The idea is that if a firm is trying to certify an event contract that simply enables speculation — without otherwise serving the public interest — regulators will step in.
    Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The technology also enables digital evaluation, allowing results to be stored, analyzed, or shared instantly.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.
    Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The city also designates certain areas as slow- or no-ride zones, enforced by geofencing.
    Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.
    Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.
    Jake Allen, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit names Bridgeport Hospital and its owner, Yale New Haven Health, and the nurse as defendants in the suit, records show.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Baird names Netflix a best idea Baird says Netflix is well positioned.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Entitles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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