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also licenced
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of licensed
Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Authorities say that Wang did not hold a Massachusetts physician’s license but represented herself as a licensed physician.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Serve is licensed to operate up to 60 robots in Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Procedures are performed in a licensed hospital setting using standard surgical protocols.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Authorities say that Wang did not hold a Massachusetts physician’s license but represented herself as a licensed physician.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The state could also follow the lead of New York, where surrogacy agencies must not only be licensed but must adhere to a surrogate bill of rights.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Serve is licensed to operate up to 60 robots in Chicago.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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Nursing assistants typically complete certified nurse aide training, while home health and personal care aides often take short certification courses.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, simple material upgrades—like switching to a better insulating oil—enabled significantly higher energy storage capacity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Residents without access to off-street parking may move their vehicles to one of the authorized parking areas including Blue Light Lots, City parks, and City Recreation and Senior Centers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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Anyone willing to spend the big bucks on a Super Bowl ticket should only make purchases through authorized sites, like the NFL, or reputable resale sites with buyer guarantees and other consumer protections, the JEC advised.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Under the court’s direction, grand jurors are empowered to review records, evaluate government programs, inspect detention facilities and issue findings and recommendations that promote ethical, efficient and transparent governance.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employees are empowered to remove barriers and ensure that there is no wrong door when residents seek help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tommy Mikuta’s team has qualified for the state finals in his age group, and Matt Mikuta’s team fell one win short of the state finals.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Daytona 500 starting lineup *Open car that qualified into the Daytona 500.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To ensure proper nutrition, Collins recommends seeking professional help from an accredited dietitian.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Göteborg Market Attendance Soars In 2026, the Göteborg Film Festival welcomed 2,600 accredited industry and press participants, 1,370, hailing from 47 countries, attending the Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision, Göteborg Film Festival head of industry Josef Kullengård tells Variety.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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