as in permitting
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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
Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her sister liked how the double French doors opened to the outside, allowing everyone to move in and out and mingle so easily.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Supplementing with creatine helps restore energy, allowing longer, harder training.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex, a ring of high-altitude winds, weakens, splits, or reverses as a result of this event, allowing frigid cold Arctic air to move southward into North America and Europe, according to the National Weather Service.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
By delaying action, ministers are allowing hostile Iranian networks to continue operating under the cover of civil society and religious life.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Their hooves help break up thick layers of dead grass, allowing native wildflowers a better chance to bloom in spring.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Wavy synthetic strips are fused onto the mesh in its stead to not give up on lockdown entirely but still allowing greater flexibility and better encouraging transitions.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration officials provided more details about a new effort to supersede permitting for wildfire rebuilding in Los Angeles, allowing builders to bypass local building departments through self-certification.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her sister liked how the double French doors opened to the outside, allowing everyone to move in and out and mingle so easily.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Supplementing with creatine helps restore energy, allowing longer, harder training.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex, a ring of high-altitude winds, weakens, splits, or reverses as a result of this event, allowing frigid cold Arctic air to move southward into North America and Europe, according to the National Weather Service.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
By delaying action, ministers are allowing hostile Iranian networks to continue operating under the cover of civil society and religious life.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Their hooves help break up thick layers of dead grass, allowing native wildflowers a better chance to bloom in spring.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Wavy synthetic strips are fused onto the mesh in its stead to not give up on lockdown entirely but still allowing greater flexibility and better encouraging transitions.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
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And that any new major project would face years of planning, environmental review and permitting — likely extending beyond the bill’s funding window.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the federal level, lawmakers have introduced bipartisan proposals aimed at zoning, permitting and construction bottlenecks, though most remain in early stages.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Angela Craig, the mother of his six children, was hospitalized on March 15, 2023, and died three days later after having a severe seizure.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team's offseason included a major overhaul, trading away Geno Smith, signing Sam Darnold and even letting DK Metcalf go to the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The minimalist hearts keep it playful while letting the vibrant colors take center stage.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, kids this age are developing key emotional regulation skills, such as tolerating disappointment, embarrassment, as well as frustration and anger.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her fellow model Alex Consani followed suit, admitting that Yai influenced her to try out the hack.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Walmart, Kentucky Legend respond to weight, price miscalculations At least one of the meat manufacturers, Kentucky Legend, posted a statement on its website admitting an error at a store, but not the one that Wrigg had visited.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
6 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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Healthcare’s next era will likely be defined by infrastructures that mirror those in fintech or logistics, systems that operate invisibly beneath the surface while enabling every stakeholder to move with confidence.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last hurrah was a free agent spending spree designed to conquer the Dallas Cowboys that resulted in their last championship following the 1994 season, enabling Steve Young to escape the shadow of Joe Montana with a 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Miami.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than reflecting endless variation within one disorder, the study suggests that different disease experiences may stem from distinct biological patterns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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