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to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
as soon as the pond project was approved, the bulldozers were at the site
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Recent Examples of approved
Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Governors must notify the IRS that their state will participate and designate approved scholarship organizations.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Daniel Chang, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Other concerns included the fact that the authority had already approved an ice cream shop for $750,000 on the other end of downtown at 16th and Glenarm.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The University of Kansas Hospital Authority settled shortly before the trial, and District Court Judge Courtney Mikesic approved the confidential settlement on April 13, dismissing KU Med as a defendant.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
In April 2026, the agency approved certain products from NETGEAR and Adtran to continue operating under specific conditions through October 1, 2027.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
All council members were present at Tuesday’s meeting, and the resolution was approved in a 9-0 vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Some psychedelic drugs, once considered fringe, are getting a step closer to possibly being approved for use as mental health treatments in the United States.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Undermining the safety claim, the crosswalk had been approved by FDOT in 2017, city and national data showed that colorful art makes crossing safer, and the state of Florida was unable to produce data supporting its contention after the Orlando Sentinel sued to get it.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In order to apply for a mail-in ballot, voters need to provide an approved ID.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Portfolio Homes are a free selection of pre-designed and pre-approved, small scale home building plans the city is offering at no cost to a resident or developer.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026
Governors must notify the IRS that their state will participate and designate approved scholarship organizations.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Visits must be pre-approved, phone calls are brief – and for some, may be limited to one per month – and there is no free access to the internet.
—María Santana, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
The study, however, shows how pre-approved drugs may be able to be repurposed for ALS to slow down the disease and give patients and their families more time.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Nothing feels standardized or pre-approved.
—Big Think, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, 430 families graduated from its homebuyer’s education program and were pre-approved for a loan.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.
—Daniel Chang, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Other concerns included the fact that the authority had already approved an ice cream shop for $750,000 on the other end of downtown at 16th and Glenarm.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The University of Kansas Hospital Authority settled shortly before the trial, and District Court Judge Courtney Mikesic approved the confidential settlement on April 13, dismissing KU Med as a defendant.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
In April 2026, the agency approved certain products from NETGEAR and Adtran to continue operating under specific conditions through October 1, 2027.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
All council members were present at Tuesday’s meeting, and the resolution was approved in a 9-0 vote.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Some psychedelic drugs, once considered fringe, are getting a step closer to possibly being approved for use as mental health treatments in the United States.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Undermining the safety claim, the crosswalk had been approved by FDOT in 2017, city and national data showed that colorful art makes crossing safer, and the state of Florida was unable to produce data supporting its contention after the Orlando Sentinel sued to get it.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approved
Adjective
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The juries overseeing the dramas and documentaries in the official selection have also been unveiled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, his connections proliferated, including a long stint as Orange County’s official attorney.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No telling yet how the WGA’s deal, which leaders arrived to earlier this month quite swiftly and the membership ratified on Friday, will affect the actors’ talks.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Unified School District administrators overwhelmingly ratified a new labor contract with the district, their union announced on Friday.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their experiments confirmed that adding a single squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding can significantly reduce the static electric charge on the resulting grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The statement confirmed that the layoffs are a direct result of the HHS not renewing funding to the organization.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the Queen Anne Inn acquisition now finalized, the Hajjars are preparing for a redevelopment phase that will update the property while reinforcing its heritage as a Chatham icon.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Obama endorsed him for Congress in 2018.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lieutenant who handled his Skelly conference wrote that Webster accepted full responsibility for his actions and apologized.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the city of Aurora accepted a grant from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on behalf of Mutual Ground to make needed renovations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fire knocked out electricity and propulsion on the destroyer, one of the officials told CBS News, speaking under condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Approved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approved. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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