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as in enabling
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 licensing
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Ferrer helped launch Johnnie-O’s Major League Baseball license, marking the brand’s entry into sports licensing.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Guarino told Sportico that while the third-party music licensing service ClicknClear covered his costs to secure rights to use the music, he was not paid by anyone associated with the movie franchise.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The show was meant to appeal to Super Bowl viewers who were unhappy that Bad Bunny was performing in Spanish on the main broadcast, and it was initially set to also stream on X before running into licensing restriction issues there.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
House Bill 583, which advanced out of the Business Committee on Monday, would demand that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
These partnerships mark the latest licensing deals Paramount has struck for the heroes in a half shell characters originated by comic book creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The Spanish skater went viral over the last week after he was unexpectedly denied the licensing rights for the music to his program.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Paramount also announced on Tuesday a global, multi-year licensing agreement with Mattel to develop and market a wide range of products.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For starters, this rule was put into place with zero notice — not even to county tax collectors, who now oversee the nuts-and-bolts operation of licensing Florida’s nearly 19 million drivers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Alloy Entertainment retains film and television rights for the new novel, following the company’s longstanding model of licensing only the book rights to publishers while holding onto the rest.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Apple's services business includes subscriptions such as Apple TV and iCloud as well as advertising revenue from licensing agreements with Google, AppleCare warranties and other offerings.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the issues flagged were licensing loopholes that allowed Kenneth Chee and his company, Devastating Pyrotechnics, to import fireworks despite Chee’s prior conviction for a violent felony.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates its first revenue—around $5 million derived from licensing deals with automakers, including Volkswagen’s PowerCo.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Netflix envisions $2-$3 billion but Willems reiterated the savings would come mostly off licensing and other areas.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2016, Ferrer helped launch Johnnie-O’s Major League Baseball license, marking the brand’s entry into sports licensing.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Guarino told Sportico that while the third-party music licensing service ClicknClear covered his costs to secure rights to use the music, he was not paid by anyone associated with the movie franchise.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The show was meant to appeal to Super Bowl viewers who were unhappy that Bad Bunny was performing in Spanish on the main broadcast, and it was initially set to also stream on X before running into licensing restriction issues there.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
House Bill 583, which advanced out of the Business Committee on Monday, would demand that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
These partnerships mark the latest licensing deals Paramount has struck for the heroes in a half shell characters originated by comic book creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The Spanish skater went viral over the last week after he was unexpectedly denied the licensing rights for the music to his program.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Paramount also announced on Tuesday a global, multi-year licensing agreement with Mattel to develop and market a wide range of products.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both studios will continue licensing their films and shows across their own and third-party platforms, while acquiring content from third-party studios and independent producers, according to the letter.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
For starters, this rule was put into place with zero notice — not even to county tax collectors, who now oversee the nuts-and-bolts operation of licensing Florida’s nearly 19 million drivers.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Alloy Entertainment retains film and television rights for the new novel, following the company’s longstanding model of licensing only the book rights to publishers while holding onto the rest.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Apple's services business includes subscriptions such as Apple TV and iCloud as well as advertising revenue from licensing agreements with Google, AppleCare warranties and other offerings.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Among the issues flagged were licensing loopholes that allowed Kenneth Chee and his company, Devastating Pyrotechnics, to import fireworks despite Chee’s prior conviction for a violent felony.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The company anticipates its first revenue—around $5 million derived from licensing deals with automakers, including Volkswagen’s PowerCo.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensing
Noun
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Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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His family says Wade's life changed in September 2025, when he was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal in Conyers and arrested for driving without a license.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Remove permissions that are not essential.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seizure of one's property without the permission of the owner/possessor or a warrant.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump relaunched his effort to boost the coal industry last April, signing an executive order authorizing the administration to produce energy with coal and prioritize its growth.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Churches also need special permitting for housing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Licensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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