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
Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In each of the rooms or suites, large windows frame either mountain or courtyard views, allowing natural light and seasonal scenery to shape the experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
In January, the Justice Department opened investigations into 15 school districts and three colleges for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Endocarditis usually comes with clear signs and symptoms, allowing time for patients to seek medical care.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy, who addressed the leaders via video link, is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The platform is also open-source, allowing its security model to be publicly verified.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
But his brain-imaging studies suggest that, during a psychedelic trip, communication between different regions of the brain becomes far less constrained than during normal consciousness, allowing new ways of thinking to emerge.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
And shame on the NBA for allowing the Wizards to be this disinterested.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In each of the rooms or suites, large windows frame either mountain or courtyard views, allowing natural light and seasonal scenery to shape the experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
In January, the Justice Department opened investigations into 15 school districts and three colleges for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Endocarditis usually comes with clear signs and symptoms, allowing time for patients to seek medical care.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy, who addressed the leaders via video link, is vehemently opposed to allowing Russian energy to transit through Ukraine.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The platform is also open-source, allowing its security model to be publicly verified.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
But his brain-imaging studies suggest that, during a psychedelic trip, communication between different regions of the brain becomes far less constrained than during normal consciousness, allowing new ways of thinking to emerge.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
And shame on the NBA for allowing the Wizards to be this disinterested.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
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The law, which will take effect July 1, calls for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a permitting process for installing living shorelines that will have a faster application review.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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That’s because investors want higher and more reliable returns than copper mines currently offer, and the industry faces complex permitting processes and can’t find enough workers.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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And having the baby to sing to is actually a pretty natural way to bring singing into the show.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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For some seniors in Minnesota, happy hour comes with hurdles — but a new bill could change that by letting assisted living facilities serve drinks without a liquor license.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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After rehauling the defense in free agency under new head coach Robert Saleh, the Titans throw juice back in at the running back position for the first time since letting Derrick Henry walk.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, Woodrow and Worldview walked away from litigation with neither party admitting liability.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Always remember, what leaders also avoid admitting is that reputation is a byproduct of behavior, not a marketing exercise.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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The setup delivered roughly 280 gigabytes per second of bandwidth, enabling the machine to process enormous datasets efficiently.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Gavin researched and built an LED tape DMX decoder, enabling him to use LED tape to highlight sets.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Other local Chicano cultural and movement leaders were also reflecting on what to do next, and on the need for solidarity with victims.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The service Service is friendly, but informal, reflecting the relaxed Malibu energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Allowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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