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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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as in permitting
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Recent Examples of allowing
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
This significantly decreases the likelihood of collateral damage on the forces deployed by a security guarantor, allowing that partner to be a neutral and idle spectator rather than an active belligerent.
—Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Williams came through with four outs, including two strikeouts, while Bednar provided the final five outs without allowing a hit.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
In the European weather model, the storm pulls closer to the coast and moves northward more slowly, allowing the powerful winds and rain to pummel the mid-Atlantic through at least Tuesday, bringing up to half a foot of rain and gusty winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Alaïa’s staging was intimate and powerful, allowing the clothes to be the focus.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Next Tuesday will mark Dedication Night on DWTS, allowing each of the celebrity contestants to choose someone important in their life to dedicate their dance to — and even share the dance floor with.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Reactor designs are tailored to customer needs, allowing integration into existing systems and application-specific piloting at industrial sites.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
But Huascar Brazobán failed to cover first base, allowing another run to score.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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But after allowing runs in four straight innings, the Blue Jays suddenly found themselves at a disadvantage.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
This significantly decreases the likelihood of collateral damage on the forces deployed by a security guarantor, allowing that partner to be a neutral and idle spectator rather than an active belligerent.
—Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Williams came through with four outs, including two strikeouts, while Bednar provided the final five outs without allowing a hit.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
In the European weather model, the storm pulls closer to the coast and moves northward more slowly, allowing the powerful winds and rain to pummel the mid-Atlantic through at least Tuesday, bringing up to half a foot of rain and gusty winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Alaïa’s staging was intimate and powerful, allowing the clothes to be the focus.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Next Tuesday will mark Dedication Night on DWTS, allowing each of the celebrity contestants to choose someone important in their life to dedicate their dance to — and even share the dance floor with.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Reactor designs are tailored to customer needs, allowing integration into existing systems and application-specific piloting at industrial sites.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
But Huascar Brazobán failed to cover first base, allowing another run to score.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
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But the councilors did have to reduce funding for some agencies and raise permitting fees for building homes and businesses to help plug a $43 million revenue hole caused in part by Senate Enrolled Act 1, the statewide tax reform plan passed by Indiana Republicans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Spotify has teamed up with the popular OpenAI model, letting users discover music and podcasts without switching apps.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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To lose Livramento and Hall at the same time is unfortunate and has left Newcastle stretched down the defensive flanks, but letting Targett go was the right decision.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Manchester City will be disappointed with throwing away two points in Monaco, with Erling Haaland, who scored twice, and Pep Guardiola admitting that improvements were necessary.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This plea allows a defendant to acknowledge prosecutors likely have enough evidence for a conviction without admitting guilt.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, CEOs have gained greater power to set their own pay, enabling them to negotiate higher compensation packages, the report said.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Penn would have to make $511 monthly payments over 72 months, reflecting an interest rate of 28%.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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The title track off the album finds Swift and her protégé, fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter, reflecting on the highs and lows of fame.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who could blame them for thinking that, if that was the case?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Allowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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