AUTHORIZATIONS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

authorizations

noun

plural of authorization

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something you will need the authorization of the council before you can act

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as in mandates

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties his authorization to go ahead with the project was finally given

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as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely granted authorization to enter the military facility

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Recent Examples of authorizations Prior authorizations tell you which treatment you’re allowed to provide, regardless of what your clinical knowledge and the standard of care dictate. — Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026 Shotwell didn’t reveal cost of building network Starlink deployed about 650 Direct to Cell (D2C) satellites under existing authorizations and is seeking FCC approval to launch up to 15,000 next-generation mobile satellites. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Activists gathered outside Miami City Hall this week to demand that the city rescind its agreement with ICE, as thousands of Haitians in South Florida face uncertainty after losing their work authorizations through Temporary Protected Status. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026

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Noun

The Historical Center worked with the government of Papua New Guinea to secure all the permissions to legally recover parts of the plane, Fiandt said.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
But preparedness today is uneven because resilience strategies haven’t been fully extended to AI dependencies like identities, data pipelines and agent permissions.

— Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of permissions

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Although sustainable aviation fuel is very small segment of the market, European mandates may drive airlines to seek out reliable sources in the near future.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
But the backlash against pandemic responses, including vaccine mandates, led to the vaccines and mRNA technology being vilified by some and becoming the focus of widespread misinformation.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

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The Southern Delta Aquariids can produce up to 25 meteors per hour under ideal dark skies, particularly from southern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
What to read next Inside the Summer Triangle itself lies the Cygnus Star Cloud, one of the richest naked-eye sections of the Milky Way visible from northern latitudes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of latitudes

Noun

For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.

— Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026

Definition of consents

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The achievement is significant because TEMOS has been conducting healthcare accreditations since 2010 across multiple countries and medical specialties.

— Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
In order to fortify their reputation and show potential clients just how legitimate the business’ offerings were, the team quickly applied and received official accreditations.

— William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of accreditations

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All stadium revenue would belong to the team, including ticket sales, licenses to suites, advertising and marketing revenue, sales of concessions and memorabilia, and parking sales.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026
Bret, Thom, and Susan are all at the stables to support Debbie — and because getting their licenses has given them unprecedented freedom, with parents who have essentially left their children to fend for themselves.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of licenses

Noun

Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026

Definition of permits

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The European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2014 that Hungary had sacked Baka for criticism of the ⁠government and that his removal did damage to democratic freedoms in Hungary.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Restricting backyard freedoms under the guise of public safety is government overreach, Ambler said.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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