RUBBER STAMPS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

rubber stamps 1 of 2

noun

plural of rubber stamp

as in followers

a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way an author who was ultimately just another rubber stamp of Hemingway

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rubber-stamp

as in signs

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Noun

Moreno enjoyed watching the kids decorate their sketchbooks, cleaning the rubber stamps when they were finished. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 There will be more rubber stamps on the way, as other shops still lag. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party. — ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026 University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes. — Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026 Americans' primary oversight entities—rather than rooting out waste and misconduct—now are poised to be rubber stamps for whatever administration is in power. — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Over the course of about three days, Manson's followers tortured Hinman.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
She is recognized nationally by athletes and celebrities and her fans, borne from Murray’s influence on social media that counts more than 900,000 TikTok followers and 395,000 on Instagram.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of followers

Verb

The new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year.

— David Szondy August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Serena Williams signs autographs for fans in New York on Tuesday.

— Adam Reiss, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of signs

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For some supporters, there were alarming echoes of last year’s Hugo Ekitike ‘hijacking’.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig, who has a comprehensive grasp of financial history and a deft touch for illuminating it, explores the echoes here.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoes

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That exception permits disclosures for research or statistical reports only if the personal information is not published, publicly disclosed, or used to contact people.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
California permits students to participate in athletic teams and in competitions that match their gender, regardless of what gender is listed on their records.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of permits

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Senate Bill 6 legalizes possession of fentanyl testing strips, which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl and help prevent overdoses.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026
This day in sports history 1944 — NFL legalizes coaching from bench.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of legalizes

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In June, The CW reached a multi-year deal with BDE Miss USA, the company that licenses the pageants, according to Deadline.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Buermann licenses cartoons and shorts shown at each event, to check the boxes but also to gain industry respect and help with financial support.

— Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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