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as in had
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in let
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 tolerated
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 admitted
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 allotted
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabled
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 reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believed
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 intended
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 allowed
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
All legal fishing methods are allowed including bowfishing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Four owners of garages at M1 opened their doors and allowed fans to come in and see the vehicles in their collection.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The top and skirt combo also allowed Jenner to show off her toned torso and ample cleavage, months after revealing her exact breast augmentation details on June 3.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
No drugs, weapons, fireworks or explosives are allowed.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Part of the discussion in court Friday revolved around what will be allowed at the trial regarding a video that aired on CNN last year that showed Combs punching his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, and throwing her on the floor in a hotel hallway.
—arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Luzardo allowed a single on a 2-2 changeup, then a single on a 2-1 sweeper to right field that Castellanos played into a double.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
All legal fishing methods are allowed including bowfishing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Four owners of garages at M1 opened their doors and allowed fans to come in and see the vehicles in their collection.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The top and skirt combo also allowed Jenner to show off her toned torso and ample cleavage, months after revealing her exact breast augmentation details on June 3.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
No drugs, weapons, fireworks or explosives are allowed.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Part of the discussion in court Friday revolved around what will be allowed at the trial regarding a video that aired on CNN last year that showed Combs punching his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, and throwing her on the floor in a hotel hallway.
—arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed
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Cubans were also permitted for the first time in decades to own their own land, grow food and sell it at markets, setting their own prices within limits.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To facilitate even heating, let food rest for a few minutes after cooking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over the decades of LDP dominance of Japanese politics since it was established in 1955, voters tolerated endemic corruption because the LDP delivered economic growth.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Limited evidence exists on the use of ashwagandha and L-theanine; however, combining them does not appear to cause negative interactions, and both supplements are generally considered safe and well-tolerated.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bank admitted fault in only 13 out of the 101 cases tracked by the organization, with the remaining 88 cases settled without admission of guilt.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Swift also admitted on a recent SiriusXM Hits 1 interview that her mom, Andrea, thinks (or, honestly, prefers to believe) the song is just about superstitions and making your own luck.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bayern were allotted the hardest draw of the league phase by Opta’s fixture difficulty metric and still have to take on PSG and Arsenal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The amount varies each day because every country is different, but each team is allotted the same amount.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, consistently winning in the short term has enabled the Bearcats to stack victories for decades.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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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.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Anderson is a popular figure within the Forest dressing room, where his energetic work-rate is reflected in his personality.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Inside the nearly one-thousand-year-old castle, William reflected on his late grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Allowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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