as in permitted
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as in had
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafed
Verb
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But as of Tuesday evening, Wasserman Schultz’s opponents had yet to agree on who should carry that torch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026 -
Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Reyes was arraigned Saturday and granted a pre-trial release.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The dismissal on Friday was granted under Washington's Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the company must allow for any uses the Pentagon deemed lawful.—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Trump has predicted the justices will rule against his executive order directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Konate made 42 appearances — 31 in the Premier League — helping his side keep the second strongest defensive record in the division behind Arsenal with 41 goals conceded.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Aledo sophomore starting pitcher Tempe Perry conceded 13 hits, 11 earned runs and five walks.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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The actor was accorded the OBE for services to drama in the 2023 New Year Honors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Public figures are more newsworthy in general but should still have some degree of privacy accorded them as human beings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Neither Manziel nor Menery has professional combat experience, and the appeal is the spectacle of a former NFL star and an internet loudspeaker settling a years-old beef in a sanctioned cage.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Although quite a few movies have taken place against the whirl of the Cannes Film Festival, only a handful have been shot within sanctioned festival spaces — often because of artistic, logistical and financial constraints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Helix and Covina coaches said Pacheco and Torres were not permitted to be interviewed.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Violators face a $50 fine, though hands-free technology like Bluetooth is still permitted.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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