1
as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
Once the utilities get the money to build, ratepayers would have to cover the costs, former Corporation Commissioner Bob Burns told Axios, noting utilities are entitled to make a profit.
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Enabling stories like hers is the mission of Aspen Skiing Company’s School Ski Days program, which entitles students from underserved local communities to an annual free ski day, including lessons and rental equipment.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Cup competitions rarely pay attention to who is entitled to what.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
So, for instance, if a player starts a game and their team win, they will be entitled to a win bonus.
—Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Enabling stories like hers is the mission of Aspen Skiing Company’s School Ski Days program, which entitles students from underserved local communities to an annual free ski day, including lessons and rental equipment.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Cup competitions rarely pay attention to who is entitled to what.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
So, for instance, if a player starts a game and their team win, they will be entitled to a win bonus.
—Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitle
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Rapid firings and hirings across agencies may create uncertainty about who is authorized to access key systems.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There’s a difference, for instance, between an administrative warrant, which does not legally authorize officers to search school grounds, and a criminal warrant or judicial order, which may serve exactly that purpose.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2025
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The base was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 because it was originally named after Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, but a Pentagon statement on Monday gave its full new name as Fort Roland L. Bragg.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The brand is in for an extended period of turmoil following the exit of creative director Sabato de Sarno last week after less than two years in the job, and with no replacement named.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s loss pushed Miami down a spot in the Eastern standings, to seventh, which would mean needing to qualify for a playoff spot through the play-in for a third consecutive year.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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The extensions, pending approval from the Idaho State Board of Education, see most of the Broncos’ staff earn a raise after a successful 2024 season that saw the Broncos win the Mountain West championship and qualify for the first 12-team College Football Playoff.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there is a risk that his team's aggressive efforts could lead to the failure of government computer systems and enable Musk and his partners to profit off private information maintained by the government.—
FATIMA HUSSEIN AND JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Trump nominated Ed Martin, an election denier who was outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, to be U.S. attorney for Washington.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Chalamet, who's nominated for leading actor for A Complete Unknown, wore a classic black Bottega Veneta suit with a black T-shirt underneath and black dress shoes for his big night.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The commission has found that in the past some accounts have been permitted to lag and the group is of the opinion that all bills should be paid promptly as the plant belongs to the citizens and a profit should be made.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While drinking is permitted, members are never to become visibly intoxicated.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Within a year, Quiet Parks International had formed and designated its first quiet park in the northeast corner of Ecuador.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Google has repeatedly designated the University of Bologna in Italy as the first and continuously operating university founded in 1088.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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