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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
Guzmán López's attorney said the plea deal allows his client to avoid an automatic life sentence, according to The Associated Press.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The agent teams feature allows users to deploy multiple AI agents simultaneously that handle different aspects of a larger project.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unlike most tax-credit scholarship programs, the federal framework allows donations to support tutoring, after-school programs and other educational expenses for public school families.
—Shlomo Soroka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Davis was referring to Senate Bill 4, a 2017 state law that bars local governments from limiting enforcement of federal immigration laws and allows penalties — including removal from office — for officials who do.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Maye’s running ability, a special part of his toolbox, allows McDaniels to sometimes add a sixth O-lineman to help rookie LT Will Campbell.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Arriving a day or two before your cruise departs allows time to explore the port city without rushing.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The governor is targeting a program called 287(g), which allows ICE to authorize state and local law enforcement to carry out some immigration enforcement duties.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The agent teams feature allows users to deploy multiple AI agents simultaneously that handle different aspects of a larger project.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unlike most tax-credit scholarship programs, the federal framework allows donations to support tutoring, after-school programs and other educational expenses for public school families.
—Shlomo Soroka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Davis was referring to Senate Bill 4, a 2017 state law that bars local governments from limiting enforcement of federal immigration laws and allows penalties — including removal from office — for officials who do.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Maye’s running ability, a special part of his toolbox, allows McDaniels to sometimes add a sixth O-lineman to help rookie LT Will Campbell.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Arriving a day or two before your cruise departs allows time to explore the port city without rushing.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The governor is targeting a program called 287(g), which allows ICE to authorize state and local law enforcement to carry out some immigration enforcement duties.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is due to the Interior Department’s recent decision to revoke American Prairie’s bison grazing permits on seven BLM parcels in Phillips County.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pruning also lets in more light and improves air circulation.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lyft is introducing a feature that lets teenagers to use the rideshare app and addresses obstacles keeping Gen Alpha from getting out into the real world.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Temperature and Humidity Nelliet™ Holly tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern summers, yet are winter hardy to Zone 6, providing a broad growing region.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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The border was a mess, that everybody admits.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eaton, too, admits the price and hype of the big game have gotten to be a lot.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 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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Brandon Tseng, co‑founder of Shield AI, told CNBC that Hivemind enables other companies and militaries to develop their own artificial-intelligence pilots locally, and Singapore would own that intellectual property.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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That announcement followed multiple partnership announcements from Uber and new retail partners in recent months, including DSW, which now enables delivery of footwear and accessories from nearly 500 stores.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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For many in the industry, the letter reflects concerns that extend well beyond Minneapolis.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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While that quote stems from a separate case, Mehta’s broader antitrust reasoning reflects similar concerns about market power and information control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Núñez, an administrator, remains hopeful and believes that the release of political prisoners could set a precedent in the country.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reflecting on Black style icons, Osuji believes one person in particular embodies Zena Ziora.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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