RATIFICATIONS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ratifications

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plural of ratification

as in sanctions

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But mismanagement, underinvestment and decades of international sanctions on the Venezuelan government contributed to the decline of the country’s oil industry.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was preparing additional sanctions against Russia, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Moscow of escalating tensions across the region.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sanctions

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The $17 billion deal, which will be funded by Aon with new debt, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Rocket Mortgage uses hard credit inquiries for its pre-approvals, which can temporarily decrease your credit score.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of approvals

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In the same series of Sunday morning posts, the president also lashed out at Kristen Welker, the moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press, for saying his endorsements of Republican candidates in primary elections this year had shown mixed results.

— Jeff Mason, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
For small business owners, partnering with mid-tier creators is likely a better bet than chasing celebrity endorsements.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorsements

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Everyone in the house gets involved in the election, phone banking and going after the 80 or so votes still up for grabs.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
The two votes involved in replacing Perkins would likely cost the same, Zorich said, bringing the total cost of the recall to about $500,000.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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