as in acceptable
that may be permitted
international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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Recent Examples of allowable
If no actions are taken by Congress, the allowable bonus deprecation deduction will be reduced to 50% for 2025 and completely phased out by 2027.
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Cindy McGhee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
That’s one reason researchers and miners’ advocates have pushed for the new silica dust regulations, which would have cut allowable exposure in half.
—Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
At its core, the CHOICE Act extends the allowable duration of noncompete clauses to four years for employees earning over twice the mean wage in their county, eliminating the requirement for employers to demonstrate a legitimate business interest before enforcing them.
—Sam Peak, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
San Diego High School freshman Jasir Fontenot had run under the CIF San Diego Section 110-meter hurdle record before, but each time the wind was over the allowable 2.0 meters-per-second allowed.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Cindy McGhee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
That’s one reason researchers and miners’ advocates have pushed for the new silica dust regulations, which would have cut allowable exposure in half.
—Bob Ortega, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
At its core, the CHOICE Act extends the allowable duration of noncompete clauses to four years for employees earning over twice the mean wage in their county, eliminating the requirement for employers to demonstrate a legitimate business interest before enforcing them.
—Sam Peak, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
San Diego High School freshman Jasir Fontenot had run under the CIF San Diego Section 110-meter hurdle record before, but each time the wind was over the allowable 2.0 meters-per-second allowed.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowable
Adjective
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Celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigan to Ari Lennox have been spotted wearing bralettes as shirts, making this a perfectly acceptable garment to wear under a crochet dress.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Others in the comment section sided with Tallulah and argued that her photos of her father are acceptable.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Crazy how medical concerns are more permissible than sheer personal preference.—
Brianna Heath,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Republicans attacking student loan relief as a taxpayer burden got their own degrees on taxpayers’ dime Aug. 25, 2022 Among its provisions are these: — A change in the calculation of permissible student loans.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney challenged Adams' qualifications, claiming that his testimony has not been admissible in about 30 court cases.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Testifying would subject Combs to cross-examination and make his words admissible in more than 60 pending civil cases.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Administration officials accuse the agency and its former leadership of exceeding their legal powers, burdening free enterprise and engaging in politicized enforcement of consumer laws.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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There, you will be asked to provide basic personal information, like your legal name, address, age, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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