GREEN-LIGHTS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

green lights 1 of 2

noun

plural of green light

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser

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green-lights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of green-light

as in permits

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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Recent Examples of green lights

Noun

As rush hour traffic stood still waiting for green lights, the protesters chanted for justice, no more deaths in the jail and a new sheriff. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Mounted atop the temporary wall were two sets of traffic lights, a pair of side-by-side green lights (currently off) and a set of red lights, now blinking. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 Downtown Lawrence is decorated with signs and red and green lights, an homage to Algeria’s colors. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026 Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026 But the bigger point here is that quite often Disney will defend their green lights of franchise movies for the greater good of the ancillaries. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026 There are green lights, front and back, which really work to illuminate dust. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 May 2026 Some businesses get folks to shine green lights at them to move them. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026 Some educators use images of red traffic lights (no AI) and green lights (yes AI) at the top of worksheets. — Liz Shulman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for green lights

Noun

Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.

— Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of permissions

Verb

Chavez, a longtime friend of Pacheco’s, collected $170,000 from two marijuana firms for contracts and then paid him $93,000 in cash as Pacheco voted in 2017 and 2018 for the firms’ permits, according to plea agreements.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
TikTok bans gambling outright but permits auctions, mystery products and trading-card breaks that hinge on outcomes buyers can’t see coming.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of permits

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Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of authorizations

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Robot depth vision The new stereo vision algorithm allows humanoid robots to calculate depth using a camera arrangement that more closely mimics human vision.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of allows

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

Noun

In comments posted on X earlier this month, Zelenskyy called on the country’s partners to ramp up sanctions pressure on Moscow and provide Kyiv with further air defense support.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Dubai's opaque financial services industry has long offered Iran a way to skirt international sanctions.

— Tucker Reals, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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