1
as in authorizing
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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2
as in naming
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 entitling
The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitling
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The country cheered then-President Barack Obama for authorizing the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The city was ultimately able to balance its 2026 budget by shifting resources, borrowing money and earning a surprise boost of funds from the Village of Butler for its contract authorizing Brookfield to provide its neighbor fire and EMS services.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The approximate cost of the naming rights to Memorial Stadium is unknown, but a few recent deals can give folks a vague idea of what the cost could be.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Attempts to reach the boyfriend, who the Tribune is not naming because he has not been charged, were not successful.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the IRS Free File program, members of the military – as well as qualifying veterans and family members – may get free tax prep and filing services for both federal and state returns from MilTax, which is provided by the Department of Defense.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Golden visa programs allow foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency, and in some cases a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for qualifying investments, typically in real estate, government bonds or local businesses.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The posts accused the teen and three of his football teammates of calling Smith’s son, who is Black, racial slurs, shooting him with BB guns and forcing him to drink their urine during a sleepover at Vann’s house.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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One question that will probably come up in the process is how designating a national park might work alongside the California Coastal Act, a landmark state law that has shaped and defined the way the coast is developed and protected.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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In District 3, which covers the southwestern San Fernando Valley including Woodland Hills, Tarzana and Reseda, City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield is terming out, leaving the field open.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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This year, the party has another chance to try something other than nominating a conventional liberal who loses and then gets to run an NGO.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some people thought not nominating Gwyneth Paltrow as an aging actress was a snub; Odessa A'zion deserved a nomination, as well.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Entitling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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