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as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
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 tolerates
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 admits
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 allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
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 reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
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 intends
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 allows
The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.
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Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Like any other rotating 2-in-1, the Swift Spin has a 360-degree hinge that allows the laptop to rotate among clamshell mode, an A-frame mode, a screen-out/keyboard-down presentation mode, or tablet mode.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Texas creates space for adult high schools Traci Berry is the CEO and superintendent of New Heights, and helped write Senate Bill 2032, passed in spring 2023, which allows entities to enter into agreements among nonprofits, community colleges, and adult charter schools to form adult high schools.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
For example, Hungarian students will once again be able to join the Erasmus scholarship program that allows students to attend schools across the EU, an opportunity that had been suspended under Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Denver International Airport will no longer offer a system that allows travelers to reserve a place in the security line after June 27, airport officials announced this week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Current federal law allows states to exempt themselves from observing Daylight Saving Time by state law.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 May 2026
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Like any other rotating 2-in-1, the Swift Spin has a 360-degree hinge that allows the laptop to rotate among clamshell mode, an A-frame mode, a screen-out/keyboard-down presentation mode, or tablet mode.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Texas creates space for adult high schools Traci Berry is the CEO and superintendent of New Heights, and helped write Senate Bill 2032, passed in spring 2023, which allows entities to enter into agreements among nonprofits, community colleges, and adult charter schools to form adult high schools.
—Kamal Morgan
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
For example, Hungarian students will once again be able to join the Erasmus scholarship program that allows students to attend schools across the EU, an opportunity that had been suspended under Orbán.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Denver International Airport will no longer offer a system that allows travelers to reserve a place in the security line after June 27, airport officials announced this week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Current federal law allows states to exempt themselves from observing Daylight Saving Time by state law.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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Sylvie and Suzanna lock into a stalemate on the subject until Sylvie finally permits a nun named Sister Claudine to shuttle the girl between Manhattan and Hillcrest.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That’s because of an NBA rule that permits a team from not holding a first-round pick in consecutive drafts.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are no flashy logos or overpowering buckles, giving the bag a restrained quality that lets the unique shape be the star.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Provide a multichannel library that lets your audience choose their own path.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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That combination is far more psychologically powerful than the industry sometimes admits.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Now, the couple mostly laughs about the moment, even though Crawford admits the memory will probably stick with them forever.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Justin Wymer reflects on an unsettling family reunion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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This is a luxury resort, and the service reflects this.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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