as in official
ordered or allowed by those in authority
an authorized biography of the former president
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitled
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approved
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 authorized
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
In Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of Musk, X is often described as being scooped up by his father to attend meetings or wander construction sites.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Investigators recovered a handgun and AR-style rifle, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This requirement ensures that only authorized dealers participate, preventing private individuals from directly purchasing firearms through the platform.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
In Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of Musk, X is often described as being scooped up by his father to attend meetings or wander construction sites.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing inquiry and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.
—Jim Mustian, Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Investigators recovered a handgun and AR-style rifle, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorized
Adjective
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Go back through the league’s official social media feeds and practically the only mentions of the word ‘Tottenham’ are references to the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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There is no official figure available for the total firings or layoffs so far, but the AP has tallied hundreds of thousands of workers who are being affected.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The book, entitled Promemoria (Sending Out an SOS), is EMA’s synthesis of his years of artistic reflection and advocacy.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave.—
Acacia Squires,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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In September the government approved broadening the scope of its DST.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That provision was included in the final motion approved during a full council vote Wednesday.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 amendment set some ethical rules for public officials and empowered the commission to both create more rules and investigate alleged violations related to corruption, elections, lobbying and transparency.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees should feel empowered to share their needs without being labeled disengaged.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
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The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Authorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorized. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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