entitles

Definition of entitlesnext
present tense third-person singular of entitle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entitles At the time, according to the New York Times, Sotheby’s was selling the work without a guarantee, an agreement that entitles the seller to a sum whether or not the work finds a buyer. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026 In its recent decision, the court has sided with a Colorado Christian therapist who argued that her right to free speech entitles her to counsel adolescents toward heterosexuality. Donna Lamb, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 And a fight between Morris and the church over whether an employment agreement entitles him and his wife to between $600,000 and $800,000 annually is playing out in state court in Tarrant County as well as in Christian arbitration before the Ambassadors of Reconciliation. Michelle Casady, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 Fink’s deal entitles him to an undisclosed percentage of carry incentive distributions from a composite bucket of 10 of BlackRock’s flagship private market funds that raised capital in 2024. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 There’s also a hefty $12,446 per month maintenance fee, which entitles the new owner to a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, storage space, and a coveted key to the private Gramercy Park. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026 Finding a Golden Fan Cup Free entitles winners to 52 free Chick-fil-A entrées (choice of one Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or 8-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets) for one year. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 On the other side of the ledger, Bournemouth have negotiated a sell-on clause which entitles them to 10 per cent of any profit City make on the 26-year-old in the future. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026 For classical concerts, the purchase of an adult ticket entitles patrons to a complementary ticket for a guest under 18. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitles
Verb
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a group dedicated to hunters and fisherman, helped develop and pass the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act, which authorizes an annual $70 million investment through 2028 to fund research aimed at curbing the spread of the disease.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Lawmakers followed with another step forward, passing House Bill 115, which authorizes automatic voter registration as part of the reentry process.
    Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There’s a great exchange between Bishop and Kidd in the first episode, in which Bishop calls Kidd out on counting cards and says something about luck.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Tucked away in the more than 500 pages of city budget expenditures, the mayor calls for creating a new revenue stream by allowing people who own a second home to rent it out on a short-term basis, something that is currently prohibited.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.
    Sam Amick, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the experts STAT consulted believe the virus either now qualifies as, or is on its way to becoming, just another one of the viruses that make people sick with cold or flu-like symptoms — with some caveats.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The sections also clarify that in case a vice president takes office, the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.
    Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
  • Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • It is secured under a Maine Forest Society easement, which designates what is and is not allowed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The measure designates a Downtown Form-Based Zoning District, consisting of about 681 acres between Davis Drive and Willis Avenue, north of the UT Arlington campus.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Scorpio full moon empowers you to call an unhealthy ritual or routine quits!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • Oakley believes that recording history empowers her community.
    Nicole Macias Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The complaint names the Jackson estate and the attorneys who lead it — John Branca and John McLain — and private investigator Herman Weisberg as defendants.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Likewise, this indictment names no donors.
    Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Entitles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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