1
as in enables
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
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as in entitles
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
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as in approves
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 authorizes
In all, despite what happened in Wuhan and China's threats to our national security, NIH still authorizes 27 animal labs in China to receive taxpayers' money, including labs run by or linked to the Chinese Communist Party and Peoples Liberation Army.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
State law authorizes statewide grand juries to issue indictments only on crimes that span multiple counties.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
The law authorizes energy regulators to require refineries to maintain a certain level of fuel on hand.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The law authorizes a president to seek a court order for an 80-day cooling-off period for companies and unions to try to resolve their differences.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
State law authorizes statewide grand juries to issue indictments only on crimes that span multiple counties.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
The law authorizes energy regulators to require refineries to maintain a certain level of fuel on hand.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
The law authorizes a president to seek a court order for an 80-day cooling-off period for companies and unions to try to resolve their differences.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizes
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This capability enables organizations to sustain a cohesive online presence and foster deeper connections with their audiences.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The reason is customers’ immediate reaction is Cato enables them to get so much done with so little investment.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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In this way, AI empowers brands to stay ahead in a highly competitive landscape by enabling real-time trend adoptions, precise ad targeting and content personalization at scale.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The ability to simultaneously evaluate distributor data, pricing performance and demand signals empowers companies to dynamically adjust pricing across market segments to maximize profitability.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though the brand calls it a balm, its lightweight, lotion-y formula qualifies more as a cuticle cream, and its skin-buffing massage tip takes its flake-reducing formula to the next level.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Who qualifies for financial aid in Arizona?Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Study after study confirms that the number 1 reason consumers prefer to purchase foods and beverages is taste.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Authorizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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