allowed (for)

past tense of allow (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed (for)
Verb
  • Things like remaining schedule and other factors are considered, along with the team itself.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The average age of those planes is 30 years, not considered much older than the average age of Amazon’s entire fleet, which is nearly 27 years.
    Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The 59th season premiere was highly anticipated following months of turbulence behind the scenes.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Nobody anticipated that these same rules would turn out to be an asset in a world shaped by volatility and executive authority.
    JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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