as in ratifies
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 approves
The Technical Director has been notified and approves their inclusion.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Zoë Kravitz's dad Lenny Kravitz reportedly approves of her newfound love with Harry Styles.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The board also approves curriculum and grants waivers to school districts seeking exemptions from state rules.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
If Saratoga approves City Connect’s application for the 64-unit development by April 15, then the developers would withdraw the builder’s remedy project application.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Online court records show Thornton was sentenced to two years of probation, ordered to have no contact with Karofsky and barred from Dane County, home to the state Supreme Court in Madison, unless his probation agent approves a visit for a legitimate reason.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Soluri said another lawsuit by his firm will be filed if the commission approves the annexation.
—Mathew Miranda
january 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Sean Gardner / Getty Images Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to a new deal to remain with the Rebels for one more season if the NCAA approves his request for an additional year of college eligibility, a person briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Monday.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Once a judge approves of the request, the two will officially be no longer married.
—Jp Mangalindan, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approves
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That most of the general population will raise no objections further ratifies that dismal conclusion.—
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The cessation of all fighting by the IDF and Hamas will go into effect after the Israel government ratifies the deal, according to an Israeli official.—
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
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In any case, the city’s regulations may be overridden when the state finalizes statewide rules expected midyear.—
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Once the lab finalizes a design, drones can be distributed throughout the CENTCOM region for field testing.—
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The book features a print advertisement in which the pope endorses the product.—
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Her silence tacitly endorses the president’s pardons of financial criminals the Justice Department had worked honorably to convict.—
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While some staples are offered repeatedly, the program accepts proposals for new presentations for each of its three cycles — fall, spring and summer.—
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Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.—
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The budget line on the bill also authorizes four other full-time employees.—
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The new law authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to sign long-term contracts and allows for funding of pilot programs for geothermal energy networks.—
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“Approves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approves. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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