1
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
as the war progressed, each family's allowance of sugar and flour was reduced
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Relevance
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2
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
without the official allowance of the school board, no organization can hold its meetings on school property
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Recent Examples of allowance
Russia was considered to have violated the Olympic truce by invading between the main games and the Paralympics and was therefore banned, with a later allowance permitting some athletes to compete under a neutral flag.
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Sean Strockyj, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Companies then buy and sell emissions allowances at an auction.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That is the amount of money thousands of Michigan residents on Medicaid in nursing homes rely on for their monthly personal allowance.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Feb. 2026
In addition to her salary, County Manager Penny Postoak received a $27,300 executive allowance, $9,000 vehicle allowance and $1,500 cellular allowance.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Sean Strockyj, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Companies then buy and sell emissions allowances at an auction.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
That is the amount of money thousands of Michigan residents on Medicaid in nursing homes rely on for their monthly personal allowance.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 15 Feb. 2026
In addition to her salary, County Manager Penny Postoak received a $27,300 executive allowance, $9,000 vehicle allowance and $1,500 cellular allowance.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowance
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Last year, the swimming portion was canceled because of large swells and the event made a quick pivot by offering a 5K run the night before.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The unit is currently deployed to the Pokrovsk area -- one of the most intense portions of the front and the focus of a grinding Russian offensive since the summer of 2024.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whether Egg had Maekar’s permission to join Dunk’s travels as his squire is left more open ended in the novella itself.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Yet even building a temporary fence would require the permission of the village, as well as other bodies.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Women’s basketball San Diego State guard Nala Williams was named the Mountain West player of the week for scoring 27 points with 16 rebounds and 11 assists across two wins that allowed the Aztecs to clinch a share of the regular season championship.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s latest offer enhanced its earlier $30-a-share bid, valued at $108 billion, said a person familiar with the process who was not authorized to comment publicly.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The contract scrutiny has been blamed for numerous delays across government, such as delays in providing emergency response during a disaster, clearance to repair faulty plumbing in a weather service office or authorizations for wildlife biologists to conduct field work.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), employers are required to verify the employment authorization of all new hires and maintain proper records.—
Federico Peña,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Its longevity can be credited in part to a few smart digital bets over the past three decades.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Such words are just part of her vernacular.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Beijing raised the quota for the number of EVs that can be sold this year as a way to boost auto sales, Caixin reported.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Other historic laws set strict limits on immigration, including the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act and the 1924 Immigration Act, which set national quotas.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The committee approved the East Village Green item 3-0 as part of the consent agenda, meaning it was considered routine and grouped alongside other items for approval with minimal discussion.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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California prohibits online platforms from knowingly providing an addictive feed to a minor without parental consent.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Allowance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowance. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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