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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 new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also allows City Manager Mario Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a portion of your paycheck to be withheld to repay the debt, while a bank levy can freeze and potentially seize funds from your account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Boosting your existing signal allows devices to maintain a more stable connection for everyday tasks.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Their evident fondness for one another, glowing warmly alongside all their sniping and whispering and eye-rolling, allows all the nightmares in Big Mistakes to feel like a lark rather than an incipient calamity.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In simple terms, the system allows the aircraft to maneuver using airflow rather than mechanical parts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The guide allows voters to compare candidates side by side, particularly in contests in which information is often scarce, and build a personalized ballot based on their home address.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
This allows the company to sidestep a host of state gambling restrictions.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also allows City Manager Mario Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Wage garnishment allows a portion of your paycheck to be withheld to repay the debt, while a bank levy can freeze and potentially seize funds from your account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Boosting your existing signal allows devices to maintain a more stable connection for everyday tasks.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Their evident fondness for one another, glowing warmly alongside all their sniping and whispering and eye-rolling, allows all the nightmares in Big Mistakes to feel like a lark rather than an incipient calamity.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
In simple terms, the system allows the aircraft to maneuver using airflow rather than mechanical parts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The guide allows voters to compare candidates side by side, particularly in contests in which information is often scarce, and build a personalized ballot based on their home address.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
This allows the company to sidestep a host of state gambling restrictions.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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Residency permits, even for those with long-term Golden Visas, are reportedly being revoked without notice.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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That policy was rescinded by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons last year, although the agency still permits its personnel to take military service into consideration.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The signage lets viewers know it is made from silk chiffon and embroidered with bugle beads.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Hammond, a bridge at Wolf Lake lets bike riders and pedestrians safely cross the roadway.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Temperature and Humidity Forever Goldy® tolerates Southern heat better than most other arborvitae.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Not to worry though, as bloodroot is a tough-as-nails perennial that comes back year after year even in cool climates and tolerates shade like a champ.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
6 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … SPIRITUAL STRUGGLE — Savannah Guthrie admits disappointment with God in Easter message.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 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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In a similar vein, the Business section featured an article on our inequitable national tax structure, which enables the wealthy to grow their wealth while most people, besieged by income taxes and rising property taxes, struggle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance triggered a change-of-control clause, which enables the NFL to reopen those deals after the 2029-30 season.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The name reflects both the building’s layered history and the couple’s own story, one that unfolded across cities and time.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their return also reflects Paradigm’s broader momentum, as the agency continues to attract top-tier talent and leadership across multiple divisions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some groundwater monitoring wells detected contamination levels higher than at any point since 1991, which the county believes may be due to a new leak.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Counsell believes Rea’s low, steady heartbeat is a strength of the veteran’s.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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