as in permitted
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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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
People are talking about how we may not be allowed to enter the harbor.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Spain allowed the vessel to anchor off the Canary Islands for the evacuation of passengers and crew on Sunday and Monday, but Cape Verde's regional government fiercely opposed the measure.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Those developments will continue being allowed until a temporary moratorium takes effect.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
If catchers, pitchers, or hitters believed an umpire missed a call, they were suddenly allowed to challenge it.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That improvement has allowed Ukraine to hit Russian oil installations that provide crucial revenue for Moscow’s war effort.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
That allowed researchers to follow the GPS data to the python’s location, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Campbell, though, now leads the Patriots in allowed sacks with four.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Being too patient in the build-up also allowed City to recover their shape and shut down crossing opportunities.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
People are talking about how we may not be allowed to enter the harbor.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Spain allowed the vessel to anchor off the Canary Islands for the evacuation of passengers and crew on Sunday and Monday, but Cape Verde's regional government fiercely opposed the measure.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Those developments will continue being allowed until a temporary moratorium takes effect.
—Terry Roueche, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
If catchers, pitchers, or hitters believed an umpire missed a call, they were suddenly allowed to challenge it.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
That improvement has allowed Ukraine to hit Russian oil installations that provide crucial revenue for Moscow’s war effort.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
That allowed researchers to follow the GPS data to the python’s location, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed
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Customers can shop by category, including dairy and eggs, fresh produce, bakery, health, baby, pet, personal care, electronics and alcohol where permitted, with the online retailer personalizing product recommendations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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To mitigate potential rising housing costs, specific rental homes and hotels will be designated for the golden visa holders, who will only be permitted to invest in certain real estate opportunities.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Katherine Short’s death is not recounted in the documentary, due to timing and a desire to let Short grieve privately.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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From feather to microfiber, knowing when to let go of your trusty cleaning companion can make all the difference in a fresher, healthier home.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Public corruption at any level will not be tolerated.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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These supplements are generally well tolerated, even at high doses, but are not always the most effective.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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It was made more impressive when Necas admitted he wasn’t even supposed to be on the ice, but jumped on when seeing the Avs a man short.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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He was admitted into the Florida Bar in 2013.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Why is there just one slot allotted this week for these artists who are women and making different kinds of music?—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Balloting is a system where tickets for home matches are allotted at random to members who have applied for tickets, rather than an online queuing system.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That enabled investigators to get an official warrant for Hopkins' DNA.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Arakawa is believed to have contracted the virus from the rodent droppings found around her and Hackman's home, while some of the infected cruise ship passengers are suspected to have gotten sick from each other.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In Burkina Faso alone, JNIM is believed to effectively control roughly 40% of the country’s territory.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Allowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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