as in permitted
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as in had
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vouchsafed
Verb
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Smith had seven points in the quarter, including a 3-pointer in the waning moments to give the Guardians a 42-36 lead.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025 -
Police had Bumgardner take a breathalyzer test twice, several minutes apart.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The source was granted anonymity to speak about classified matters.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Adams granted the motion to withdraw on Tuesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident who has been detained by immigration authorities since March, is scheduled to appear at a pivotal immigration hearing Thursday that could determine his future in the United States.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The buyer, a U.K. citizen married to a U.S. citizen, was set to receive a green card but hadn’t had it long enough to meet the SBA’s new six-month lookback requirement for lawful permanent residents.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in India warned those traveling from India to the U.S. not to stay beyond the authorized return date.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Marina Zenovich directs this authorized documentary about the comic actor.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Verb
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare and social assistance workers suffered over 562,000 injuries in 2023, the most of any sector.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Use PayPal, online banking, a debit card or another accepted payment method to deposit $10 or more.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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While an accepted hobby, there are risks to the birds.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
Verb
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For example, girls’ volleyball has been sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association since 1974.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a senior Hungarian government official and close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for alleged corruption.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Vouchsafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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