allowing (for)

present participle of allow (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing (for)
Verb
  • And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Panelist Alex Minard, NCTA’s vice president and lead legislative counsel, said 24 states are considering legislation to address this problem.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Breslow noted the duality of disappointment and optimism regarding the organization’s direction after years of building for the future.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Little time passed between the news of Gein’s crimes and speculation regarding his gender identity.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
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“Allowing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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