allowed (for)

past tense of allow (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed (for)
Verb
  • These findings are considered acceptable under normal indoor humidity conditions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) prompted the renaissance of a city once considered a cultural wasteland.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Zelnick said CrowdStrike should see even more near-term upside, particularly as its total addressable market seems to be much larger than previously anticipated.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Further south, portions of the Delta and the San Joaquin Valley, especially near Modesto, are also likely to see some showers mid-afternoon Tuesday, although not as intense as those anticipated between Santa Rosa and Sacramento.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Allowed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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