as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
your granting of an interview for this job opening will be much appreciated
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as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
you will grant that she is difficult to work with
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as in conferring
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
by the power vested in me, I grant you the keys to the city
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Recent Examples of granting
Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, much of Cambell’s expressed reasoning for granting an injunction was less about the value of Pavia’s NIL opportunities and more about a modern college sports landscape that increasingly resembles pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
This time, however, Maduro took his time in granting travel permits.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hospital administrators declined to comment on the case, even though Olson signed a medical privacy waiver granting them permission to talk to me.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
This comes as its accreditation and student visa-granting status come under scrutiny following the revocation of its permission to operate in California.
—Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The court's decision strikes down a state policy that prohibited the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in granting permits for fossil fuel development.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Zero Trust means granting access only when necessary, to minimize the attack surfaces in an organization.
—Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a common feature of civil law systems, granting one party the right to use and profit from property owned by another.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
On the other hand, much of Cambell’s expressed reasoning for granting an injunction was less about the value of Pavia’s NIL opportunities and more about a modern college sports landscape that increasingly resembles pro sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
This time, however, Maduro took his time in granting travel permits.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Hospital administrators declined to comment on the case, even though Olson signed a medical privacy waiver granting them permission to talk to me.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
This comes as its accreditation and student visa-granting status come under scrutiny following the revocation of its permission to operate in California.
—Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The court's decision strikes down a state policy that prohibited the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in granting permits for fossil fuel development.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Zero Trust means granting access only when necessary, to minimize the attack surfaces in an organization.
—Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a common feature of civil law systems, granting one party the right to use and profit from property owned by another.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granting
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The Journal Sentinel is using Samy's first name because his church community received permission from his family to partially identify him publicly, and River’s first name after it was confirmed with his father, who granted an interview via text message.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Local News Boy, 7, struck in chest by drone is recovering from surgery, mother says The FAA has suspended the drone company's permission to stage shows.Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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After admitting pass interference was one of his top worries for the NFL, Gruden suggested the league adopt a penalty similar to what college football enforces.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Librarian makes the annual selections after conferring with the members of the National Film Preservation Board and a cadre of Library specialists.Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 1908, the university began conferring honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the defamation trial against Heard, the jury sided with Depp, awarding him $5 million in punitive damages and $10 million in compensatory damages.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Instead of deploying second-year starter Will Levis against Indy, the Titans will roll with former Pittsburgh Steeler Mason Rudolph at the helm of Tennesee's underwhelming offense (unless the team makes the surprise move of awarding the start to practice-squad member Trevor Siemian).Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In that way, this sculpture’s appearance foreshadows the nervous breakdown that caused de Saint Phalle to be committed, with her consent, to a mental institution.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dali was arraigned and charged in early December with knowingly stowing away abroad an aircraft without consent.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The most effective well-being strategy, which also improves the bottom line, is building trust, showing care, being respectful, not judging, acknowledging, listening to understand, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Processing emotions fully—by acknowledging them, exploring their roots and reframing the narrative—helps to close the mental loop.Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some could be seen praying, giving the holy structure one last offering before its days as one of Indianapolis' oldest Lutheran churches no longer existed.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Granting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granting. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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