1
as in authorizes
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in calls
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 entitles
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.
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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
Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR), run by the New Jersey Division of Taxation, entitles eligible homeowners and certain renters to direct payments of up to $1,750.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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
The department is also planning to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by writing new rules detailing the definition of a flight cancellation that entitles consumers to ticket refunds, as well as revisit rules on ticket pricing and advertising.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR), run by the New Jersey Division of Taxation, entitles eligible homeowners and certain renters to direct payments of up to $1,750.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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
The department is also planning to reduce regulatory burdens on airlines and ticket agents by writing new rules detailing the definition of a flight cancellation that entitles consumers to ticket refunds, as well as revisit rules on ticket pricing and advertising.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitles
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Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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Continue reading … JUDGE ON TRIAL — Supreme Court justice defends Grammys attendance as senator calls for investigation.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Phone calls from customers to the company’s Miramar headquarters went unanswered and about 35 of its distinctive bright yellow trucks sat unattended in the front and back parking lots.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 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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Every school in the district nominates a teacher, and a committee narrows the field to four finalists representing the North, Central, and South regions, as well as Adult/Technical Colleges and Educational Opportunity & Access.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The amendment created a process in which the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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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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Iran’s parliamentary speaker designates EU militaries as terrorist organizations.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cosm and Monster Energy Announce Multiyear Sponsorship Cosm and Monster Energy announced a multiyear sponsorship that designates Monster Energy as the Official Energy Drink Partner of Cosm.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 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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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gaza names the moment when the mandate of the oppositional intellectual can no longer be deferred, aestheticized, or selectively applied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Entitles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitles. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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