GREEN-LIGHTING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

green-lighting

verb

present participle of green-light

as in permitting

to give permission for or to approve of as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting

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Court records show the wrongdoing began when Baldwin Park started permitting cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution in 2017.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The proposal would have streamlined environmental review and permitting for shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing in the Collinsville area, which is central to California Forever.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

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Luke Halls’ video and projections add another layer of visual unease, allowing screens and technology inside the home to become as suspicious as its shadowy corners.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
After an infield single put runners on the corners with one out, Aranda beat out a double-play attempt allowing Vilade to score.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Sporting is planning to stay with its MLS model of having two DPs and four U22 roster spots that only charge a certain number against the salary cap.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
The number of Americans who report having six or more close friends has plunged by 50% this century, and the number of people reporting no close friends has skyrocketed by 400% over that same time period.

— Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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green-lighted

green-lighting

green lights

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