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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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025 -
So those doctors had great talent.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The source was granted anonymity to speak about classified matters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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He was granted a $10,000 bond during a court hearing on March 17, WCIV reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite being a lawful permanent resident, the Trump administration has detained him since March and has sought to strip him of his legal status because of his role in the protests.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The United States rejects any assertion of sovereignty or jurisdiction that is inconsistent with freedoms of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea and air.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Imagine having your vehicle towed to an authorized dealership just to replace a sensor, leaving you stranded.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bruins had became the sole authorized agent and signatory of the council’s primary bank accounts.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Make a deposit with any accepted payment method, like online banking or a debit card.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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That means travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to get through security before a domestic U.S. flight.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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