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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies
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Recent Examples of licensed
Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The most common complaint is that chickens have gotten out of their properties on occasion, although that has not typically been an issue for licensed and inspected properties.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Its building is now occupied by a John Varvatos store, although the CBGB name has since been licensed for a restaurant at Newark International Airport.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Something awarded only to licensed pilots with a perfect safety record of 50 years, and less than one percent of airline pilots -- only a handful of women -- have received it.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The most common complaint is that chickens have gotten out of their properties on occasion, although that has not typically been an issue for licensed and inspected properties.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some details may still need to be worked out, like how the association would ensure businesses that are only licensed to sell beer and wine are not selling mixed drinks during an event, Hemmenway said.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Its building is now occupied by a John Varvatos store, although the CBGB name has since been licensed for a restaurant at Newark International Airport.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
Adjective
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For irrigation tune-ups, choose a contractor who is a certified member of the Florida Irrigation Society.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Karen Musgrave is a certified nursery landscape professional (CNLP) working at Hicks Nurseries.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ramp-up, supported by custom software and over 150 networked workstations, has enabled the delivery of more than 350 units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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As an authorized retailer, Compare Internet offers a full-service experience to its users.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new generation of conservative judges, intent on reining in the judiciary, empowered the executive.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Fortune 500 enterprises are better equipped to update their infrastructure, the vast majority—small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and smaller agencies—are less empowered to make these upgrades.—
Kemba Walden,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This week, California qualified a measure, which is being led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Business Roundtable, and the California Business Properties Association.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lake Nona, Lake Highland Prep and Innovation are the three area schools that qualified both its boys and girls teams to next week’s FHSAA state tournaments.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So far, the Oakland Zoo has saved 33 mountain lions, part of a broader shift among accredited zoos toward rescue and rehabilitation over traditional exhibitions.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The contract also allows the city to appoint the deputy fire chief from within the department, supports education pay for accredited degrees and includes more inclusive bereavement language.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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