allowed (for)

past tense of allow (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed (for)
Verb
  • Potential Risks of Drinking Green Tea Green tea is generally considered safe and healthy when consumed in normal amounts, such as a few cups a day.
    Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly one in five young people in Britain – 19% – have not even considered learning to drive because of the expense, according to a poll by the price comparison website.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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