as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery
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Recent Examples of ratifies
The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
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Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.
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Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.
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David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Deal to cut tariffs and ease regulatory barriers A formal signing of the deal could come later this year after officials go through the legal details of the text and the EU Parliament ratifies it.
—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.
—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Terms of the agreement won’t be made public until after the union ratifies the contract and the board reviews it, the statement said.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratifies
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If the House approves the committee’s recommendation, and the Department of Justice decides to pursue charges, Joseph could face a fine of up to $100,000 and prison time for up to a year.
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The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
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Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
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The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, tied the knot on Friday, July 3rd, in a glam ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Swift's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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The United States is currently projected to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, though its opponent will not be official until FIFA finalizes the table of the eight best third-place teams.
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Trump is expected to return his attention to Ukraine once the United States finalizes a peace deal with Iran.
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“Ratifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratifies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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