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as in portions
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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as in permissions
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 allowances
Packages start at $1,200 and include eclipse-day ground transfers, meals and baggage allowances for telescopes and photography equipment.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Since then, the California Air Resources Board has conducted quarterly auctions of emission allowances, collecting a total of $35 billion dollars so far, which, in theory, is being spent on projects that would reduce emissions.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Lieberman’s letter to Schultz pointed out the 1980 establishing language for the Frank Church wilderness includes some requirements and allowances that aren’t carved out for other wilderness areas.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Kelly confirmed to Councilwoman Nina Ahmad at Tuesday's hearing that any changes or amendments to autonomous vehicle allowances in Philadelphia would have to move through the state.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Those who inherit assets from their partner will benefit, but under current law, married couples enjoy far more protection and allowances.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
The country has no inheritance or capital gains tax and a flat 15% income tax rate (with effective rates often lower due to various allowances).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Environmental advocates called for a larger reduction in allowances, while the oil and gas industry pushed for a more relaxed approach, arguing that strict limits would drive refineries out of state.
—Chaewon Chung
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Burgundy tier is the entry-level option, which offers 10% off seat selection and the ability to earn Avios to redeem on future flights, upgrades, or baggage allowances.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Since then, the California Air Resources Board has conducted quarterly auctions of emission allowances, collecting a total of $35 billion dollars so far, which, in theory, is being spent on projects that would reduce emissions.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Lieberman’s letter to Schultz pointed out the 1980 establishing language for the Frank Church wilderness includes some requirements and allowances that aren’t carved out for other wilderness areas.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Kelly confirmed to Councilwoman Nina Ahmad at Tuesday's hearing that any changes or amendments to autonomous vehicle allowances in Philadelphia would have to move through the state.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Those who inherit assets from their partner will benefit, but under current law, married couples enjoy far more protection and allowances.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
The country has no inheritance or capital gains tax and a flat 15% income tax rate (with effective rates often lower due to various allowances).
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Environmental advocates called for a larger reduction in allowances, while the oil and gas industry pushed for a more relaxed approach, arguing that strict limits would drive refineries out of state.
—Chaewon Chung
april 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Burgundy tier is the entry-level option, which offers 10% off seat selection and the ability to earn Avios to redeem on future flights, upgrades, or baggage allowances.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowances
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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CFOs will likely want assurance that, as agents proliferate, companies have strong controls over identities, permissions, policy enforcement, lifecycle management, monitoring, and auditability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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User roles and preset permissions include Company Admin, HR Manager, Standard All Access, Track Time Only, and View Company Reports.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The account accumulated shares through March.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Our general rule of thumb is that a 10% pullback in a high-quality company like TJX represents an opportunity to nibble on shares.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Max Schuemann, another righty, hasn’t shown much at the plate over parts of three big league seasons.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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Local content quotas for platforms became policy in November 2025, and the industry is now assessing their practical effect.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Also high on the agenda will be a sharp rise in tourists -- almost 120,000 visited Antarctica in 2024-25 -- and delegates will mull potential restrictions on areas or activities, as well as possible quotas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Allowances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowances. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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