1
as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
only the school nurse is authorized to give any necessary shots
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in entitling
to give a right to
this pass will authorize you to go backstage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
a system for sound reproduction that has been authorized as meeting the electronic industry's highest standards
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of authorizing
Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.
—
Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The National Labor Relations Board has only certified one group of Amazon workers as being in the union, and that location, on Staten Island, New York, is not yet on strike, despite authorizing one.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The company’s board recently approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the company to buy back up to $12 billion in stock.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
One intelligence officer tasked with authorizing a strike recalled dedicating roughly 20 seconds to personally confirming a target, which could amount to verifying that the individual in question was male.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The Philly school board is revising its process for authorizing charter schools.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
No agreements exist authorizing that information be used for immigration enforcement, and advocates say any such effort would face legal obstacles.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
In this case, Germany has long had reservations about authorizing a British sale of these aircraft to Ankara.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The National Labor Relations Board has only certified one group of Amazon workers as being in the union, and that location, on Staten Island, New York, is not yet on strike, despite authorizing one.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
The company’s board recently approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the company to buy back up to $12 billion in stock.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
One intelligence officer tasked with authorizing a strike recalled dedicating roughly 20 seconds to personally confirming a target, which could amount to verifying that the individual in question was male.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The Philly school board is revising its process for authorizing charter schools.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
No agreements exist authorizing that information be used for immigration enforcement, and advocates say any such effort would face legal obstacles.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
In this case, Germany has long had reservations about authorizing a British sale of these aircraft to Ankara.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorizing
Verb
-
The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Moreover, the qualified immunity that prosecutors have for purposes of not enabling lawsuits aimed at redressing good faith prosecutions, applies to prosecutors, not investigators—and the FBI is an investigatory agency.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
-
The House ended up approving, with the help of Democrats, a three-month spending bill that included $110 billion for disaster relief and a one-year extension of the farm bill.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
While standards can vary from one financing source to another, the higher the FICO score, the better chance there is of qualifying for a promotional interest rate.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Halfpipe athletes will earn points toward qualifying for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The team is resolutely focused on improving these performances and fielding competitive drivers, with Jay Guy confirming the necessity of combining skilled drivers with adequate sponsorship backing.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Democrats also faced the challenge of confirming nominees during two years of a 50-50 Senate.KEVIN FREKING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near authorizing
Cite this Entry
“Authorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorizing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share