1
as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
But, when one student made a provocative claim that noncitizens aren’t entitled to equal protection, the debate devolved.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In First Source’s case, the court said the company can still try to prove that it is entitled to the refunds.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
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Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
He’s entitled to choose his clients, of course, and this one has big pockets.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
In First Source’s case, the court said the company can still try to prove that it is entitled to the refunds.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
He’s entitled to choose his clients, of course, and this one has big pockets.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for entitle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitle
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The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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But that refurbishment, authorized by a National Park Service contract in April, is only the latest in a saga of repairs, cleaning and improvement efforts that dates back more than 50 years.
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In the 1830s the British colonized this area where the mouth of the Yarra River widens into what would be named Port Phillip Bay.
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The elder Moniak, now 86, played six seasons in the Red Sox farm system from 1958-63, and like Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was among the young outfielders who benefited from the tutelage of a special batting instructor named Ted Williams at spring training ‘61-63.
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The ranking covers cities of at least 5,000 households that qualify as suburbs of larger cities.
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Morocco has qualified for six World Cups but had a two-decade-long gap after its fourth appearance in 1998.
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Artists, tour guides and retirees wield flamingo cutouts, children’s art and bullhorns to protest against corruption, opaque land deals and environmental damage, increasingly calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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Anyone who sees Jett or has information about his whereabouts should call 911.
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That political independence has enabled the Fed to make decisions that might be unpopular in the short term, but that have the best interests of the US economy in mind for the long term.
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The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out, subject to Transportation Security Administration regulations.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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He’s been nominated for an Academy Award (for his role in Hotel Rwanda) and numerous Emmys, and has won two Grammys (for the soundtrack to his Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead, and for a spoken-word album).
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Gary Chan, who obtained a federal explosives permit for the company, has been charged with seven counts of murder and six charges related to the possession and transportation of explosives.
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The Heat began Tuesday by retaining three-point shooting forward Simone Fontecchio in free agency, and then continued to address its need for outside shooting when league-wide free agent negotiations were permitted to begin Tuesday night.
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Bass, who served in Congress for more than a decade, was designated by then-President Biden to be part of his official delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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