1
as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in tolerates
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in intends
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allows
Officials also pointed to the city’s density bonus program, which also allows more units than a property’s zoning otherwise would.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
This allows customers to innovate with sophisticated AI capabilities for robot controls and perception.
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The new OpenAI generative video model allows users to create social-media-ready videos with just a brief text prompt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar—thanks to HDMI ARC—and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
With one of the largest ports on the Adriatic, Bari also allows visitors to connect via boat to other destinations, including Albania, Croatia, and Greece—or venture out on one of our favorite road trips in Italy.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
Republicans dispute that the state constitution allows voters to directly rule on redistricting.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Choose a kennel size that allows your dog to stand, turn around and lie down easily — even with a bed and toys inside.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to close a legal loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp products.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
This allows customers to innovate with sophisticated AI capabilities for robot controls and perception.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The new OpenAI generative video model allows users to create social-media-ready videos with just a brief text prompt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar—thanks to HDMI ARC—and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
With one of the largest ports on the Adriatic, Bari also allows visitors to connect via boat to other destinations, including Albania, Croatia, and Greece—or venture out on one of our favorite road trips in Italy.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025
Republicans dispute that the state constitution allows voters to directly rule on redistricting.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Choose a kennel size that allows your dog to stand, turn around and lie down easily — even with a bed and toys inside.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to close a legal loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp products.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Insurrection Act, last used in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots, permits federal troops to perform law enforcement duties in emergencies.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Then, Eddie lets Jackie know that the pharmaceutical company has video evidence of him selling samples to a pill mill.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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What law lets presidents deploy the National Guard without state approval?—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.—
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PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
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The company’s denim team will also inform attendees on the transition of the fiber’s feedstock from corn to sugarcane, which enables lower carbon emissions without sacrificing performance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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This enables devices like dash cams to be smaller, more efficient, and more capable of handling complex tasks like AI processing or fast boot-up times.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez said the proposal reflects a broader pattern of industrial projects being located in National City’s west side, where decades of heavy industry have contributed to elevated asthma and cancer rates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This fiscal gap, reported by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in its Monthly Budget Review, reflects ongoing concerns about the nation’s fiscal path amid political gridlock.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Asked for further details, a Figure spokesperson says the company intends to detect, blur, and replace personal information in data from inside the home, similar to how Google Streetview blurs faces.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The question is no longer whether China intends to move but if Taiwan, armed with Western tech, indigenous innovation, and a new drone doctrine, can make the cost too high for Beijing to pay.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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