allow (for)

Definition of allow (for)next
as in to provide (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) budget your time to allow for the possibility of unexpected problems

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Relevance

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consider
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  • AstraZeneca is considering a merger with Bristol Myers Squibb that would value the combined company at roughly $400 billion, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • So when gas prices spiked after the war in Iran began, Johnson not only changed her commute but considered a second job or seeking out a roommate for her and her partner.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Allow (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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