as in permitting
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1
as in having
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in letting
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 tolerating
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 admitting
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 allotting
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabling
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 reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in thinking
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 intending
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 allowing
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
With nine prominent Democrats in the race, pressure on lower polling candidates to drop out has increased as concerns grow that Democrats will split their party’s vote in the June 2 primary, allowing two Republicans to slip into the runoff.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The excursion was part of a larger Cook County program that is bringing early voting sites to 24 suburban Cook County high schools, allowing eligible students and staff to cast their Illinois primary ballot early with more convenience.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
These systems can also be managed from your phone, allowing homeowners to monitor water use and make adjustments without ever stepping outside.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film 'Hoppers,' scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyond the suite, much of the campus is also accessible, allowing all guests to enjoy the desert grounds and amenities with ease.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
With nine prominent Democrats in the race, pressure on lower polling candidates to drop out has increased as concerns grow that Democrats will split their party’s vote in the June 2 primary, allowing two Republicans to slip into the runoff.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
The excursion was part of a larger Cook County program that is bringing early voting sites to 24 suburban Cook County high schools, allowing eligible students and staff to cast their Illinois primary ballot early with more convenience.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
These systems can also be managed from your phone, allowing homeowners to monitor water use and make adjustments without ever stepping outside.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film 'Hoppers,' scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Beyond the suite, much of the campus is also accessible, allowing all guests to enjoy the desert grounds and amenities with ease.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
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The burns will be conducted, weather permitting, by park maintenance crews and third-party contractors, a park district news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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During committee hearings, business lobbying groups raised concerns the centers are being overregulated, with additional permitting not required for other large industrial users, which could offset the economic benefit.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Delivering bad news In 2001, Jesse faced a scandal for having an affair that resulted in him fathering a child.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Sharks have already sold out 12 of 26 home games this season, after having capacity crowds in 15 of 41 games at SAP Center last season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Avoid letting your lower back sag or lifting your hips higher than your shoulders.—
Dana Santas Feb 28,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Do your best to avoid letting your mouth get ahead of your mind.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Plants are very adaptable, tolerating a range of growing conditions from full sun to deep shade, clay to sand, and dry to occasionally wet soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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However, some healthcare providers may stop at a lower dose if a patient is losing enough weight and tolerating the medication well, rather than pushing to the maximum.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Letters admitting compulsions and guilt Judge Lopez must also weigh whether letters Cox wrote to a judge in 1993 and 1995 will be admissible.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Adelman provides cover for players, admitting the length of the schedule, the back-to-backs, makes defensive efforts like that against Boston impossible to replicate every night.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Households with incomes under $75,000 are allocating less on discretionary categories like travel and experiences than in 2019, while those above $150,000 are allotting more, according to a Bank of America report released last month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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Governments must rethink pension systems not simply as transfer mechanisms but as platforms enabling active participation.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
1 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Elon Musk’s company xAI signed an agreement enabling its Grok model to operate within secure US military environments.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The seamless flow between the exterior and interior connects guests to the sea, reflecting Italy’s coastal lifestyle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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While ComEd will not file a rate request reflecting the grid plan until next year, it is projected to increase residential customer bills by about $3 per month starting in 2028, the utility said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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