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adjective

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as in authorized

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verb

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past tense of endorse
as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of an increase in the number of parents who endorse the idea of school uniforms

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Recent Examples of endorsed
Adjective
The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026 The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Verb
Circana found 35% of Gen Z and millennials discover new nonalcoholic beverages on social media, and 28% have tried an alcohol-free drink because a celebrity or influencer endorsed it. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 On the call, Musk endorsed Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform, and said SpaceX would build its AI data centers exclusively using Nvidia chips. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 In the rest of the state, Graham prevailed — including in the Charleston area, where former governor and congressman Mark Sanford endorsed Norman after his own Senate campaign faltered. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 In February 2025, Argentine President Javier Milei publicly endorsed the LIBRA memecoin, which surged in value before collapsing within hours. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The group have publicly endorsed the letter on behalf of The Brigade, a group of over a thousand Jewish filmmakers, executives, playwrights, agents, publicists and allies in the media, music and entertainment industries. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 The three largest exhibitors have endorsed the deal after receiving commitments on theatrical output and release windows. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 While Fry has endorsed Darline Graham in the GOP runoff, Sanford and Lynch are backing Norman, a member of the House Freedom Caucus. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 About two-thirds of House candidates endorsed by two prominent national leftist groups — the Democratic Socialists of America or Justice Democrats — won their primaries this cycle, according to a CBS News analysis. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
  1. authorized
  2. advocated
  3. certified
  4. supported
  5. licensed
  6. accredited
  7. sanctioned
  8. acceptable
Adjective
  • According to school officials, anyone picking up a student was asked to bring a photo ID and be listed as an authorized contact in Teams/Parent Self Serve.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The judges’ ruling also said a political party cannot be an authorized committee for a single candidate because each party supports multiple candidates.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • The term has roots in the looksmaxxing community, which has advocated for some extreme methods to achieve physical attractiveness.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Environmental groups advocated for SB 954 over concerns that the CEQA exemption could allow heavily polluting facilities to bypass environmental review.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocated
Adjective
  • After studying Fine Art, Alon became a certified wildlife guide, going on to work in some of Africa’s most remote wilderness areas, including the Congo Basin, Odzala-Kokoua National Park and the Central African Republic.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin shared her tips for building an effective exercise routine – and sticking to it.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • Beyond the playa, the team has helped with disaster relief through the Grassroots Aid Partnership, including work after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and has supported the Moonlight Orphanage in Uganda.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some flagship smartphones from a few years ago have supported reverse wireless charging.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supported
Adjective
  • When in doubt, contact a licensed medical professional for advice.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The soundtrack topped Billboard charts that fall; Spirit Halloween instantly sold out of licensed costumes.
    — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of licensed
Adjective
  • The masterclasses will once again take place at the Lido’s Match Point Arena, which can seat 250 accredited guests, and will also be livestreamed on the festival’s website.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • School eligibility Your institution must be an accredited college, university or trade school that participates in Sallie Mae’s private loan programs.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of accredited
Adjective
  • The winner of Big Break x Good Good was supposed to receive a sponsorship exemption into the November 12-15 Good Good Championship, a sanctioned PGA Tour event.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, a non-sanctioned rolling bedside table had been left in the room, possibly by a previous patient, but staff did not remove it.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctioned
Adjective
  • Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lombard has seven errors in his first 20 games and, after his latest miscue, the 21-year-old said his defense was not acceptable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of acceptable

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“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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