1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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2
as in to entitle
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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3
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
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Recent Examples of authorize
In June 2023 97% of Teamsters voted to authorize a strike at UPS, the union’s largest employer.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
That Sirianni had authorized a second-and-6 pass play from their own 8 was also curious — both Hurts and Barkley had scored on explosive runs at that point, so why put Hurts in such a position at all?
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, in fact, have spoken with the Nets (14-28) about Johnson, according to people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The union that represents King Soopers employees said Friday that after months of negotiations, its contracts with the supermarket chain have expired and votes authorizing a strike could be announced as early as Monday.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
That Sirianni had authorized a second-and-6 pass play from their own 8 was also curious — both Hurts and Barkley had scored on explosive runs at that point, so why put Hurts in such a position at all?
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The Lakers, in fact, have spoken with the Nets (14-28) about Johnson, according to people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The union that represents King Soopers employees said Friday that after months of negotiations, its contracts with the supermarket chain have expired and votes authorizing a strike could be announced as early as Monday.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
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This change enabled her to view her development as planned and targeted. 2.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hamas probably has to make some concessions to enable enough aid to enter Gaza for reconstruction.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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After signing the executive order on Monday, Trump told reporters that the U.S. government is entitled to half of TikTok's U.S. business in exchange for allowing the app to continue operating.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this decision, the Court determined that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to U.S. citizenship, setting a lasting precedent that has shaped immigration law ever since.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Aurora City Council voted around that time last year to approve an agreement with the IEPA for the forgivable loan, which was required before the city could start accepting bids from companies for the project.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Focolare History The Focolare Movement, founded by Italian schoolteacher Chiara Lubich in the 1940s, was approved by the Catholic Church in the 1960s.—
Lisa Ling,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Domestic police forces and the National Guard in some states could be empowered to help federal agents in an extraordinary effort to track down and deport millions of people.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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There are numerous cases where antisemitic groups have engaged in actions that qualify as predicate acts under these statutes, and they should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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California’s Employment Development Department has more information on who qualifies and how to apply.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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So in 1933, the 20th Amendment was ratified, changing Inauguration Day to Jan. 20 and the first session of the new Congress to Jan. 3.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Image Israel’s government will most likely ratify the agreement today.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Millions of them file tax returns every year, paying for benefits they're not permitted to use.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, then-President Joe Biden eased American sanctions on Syria, allowing humanitarian groups to operate in the country and permitting energy sales.—
Warren P. Strobel,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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You may be asked to confirm your decision by clicking Yes.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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More research is needed to confirm spearmint's potential use as a testosterone-lowering treatment.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Authorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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