allowed (for)

past tense of allow (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed (for)
Verb
  • Much of the land along the Rio Grande to the east and west of the national park is considered private property.
    Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This group will meet with developers to ensure the community's input is considered in the project.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, the marine level’s compression is not likely to be as significant as the National Weather Service anticipated last week, because of low pressure expected in the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Though sent back to the minors, his return to the big leagues is anticipated soon.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Allowed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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