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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
McConnell wrote that his final judgment allows the United States to start to use the Federal Debt Collection Procedure to collect the payment.
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Jack Perry, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
This innovation allows satellites to operate sustainably at very low altitudes, known as Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
By lowering the cost of prescription drugs, the program allows providers to invest more resources into patient services and maintain access to care in communities like ours.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Suspension allows leadership to bypass the normal committee process and send legislation directly to the House floor, but passage requires two-thirds support within the chamber.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As traceability demands from the market and regulations continue to grow, TSG’s portfolio allows data for digital product passports (DPP) and sustainability reporting to be collected and then shared through the group’s software rather than relying on manual information transfer, reducing errors.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Jack Perry, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
This innovation allows satellites to operate sustainably at very low altitudes, known as Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
By lowering the cost of prescription drugs, the program allows providers to invest more resources into patient services and maintain access to care in communities like ours.
—Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The rear lock video screen also allows children and elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Suspension allows leadership to bypass the normal committee process and send legislation directly to the House floor, but passage requires two-thirds support within the chamber.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
As traceability demands from the market and regulations continue to grow, TSG’s portfolio allows data for digital product passports (DPP) and sustainability reporting to be collected and then shared through the group’s software rather than relying on manual information transfer, reducing errors.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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This tops the 5% quarterly cap the fund permits.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Current league policy only permits teams to trade picks as far as three years into the future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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This gives us some nice visuals and lets the movie communicate Grace's homesickness.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Mail‑in voting lets eligible American voters cast a ballot without showing up at a polling place on Election Day.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The full study was published in the journal Arthropoda, and its findings describe an organism that tolerates urban noise and vibrations better than most animals — which is why the species is thriving in urban areas across the Southeast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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The result is a sandwich that illuminates, a sandwich that delights, a sandwich that redefines the Italian combo as a structure, a set of relationships, a formula that admits many solutions.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dane admits that first sales trip spoiled him for life.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 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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The United States and China are targeting landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, with the intention of building infrastructure that enables long-term habitation.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to Google threat intelligence VP Sandra Joyce, this approach is no longer valid, especially given the speed and scale that AI enables for cyberattackers.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The initiative reflects broader efforts by city authorities and technology companies to explore how AI can improve customer service, accessibility, and operational efficiency in transportation hubs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Speaking during a meeting with investors and business leaders, Rodríguez said the initiative reflects Caracas’ intention to stabilize ties with Washington and deepen engagement after years of rupture.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Riboua believes Israel could go even further than the Litani River, viewing now as its opportunity to rid itself of Hezbollah for good.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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While many of the factors contributing to the housing affordability crisis are structural, Wacksman believes Zillow can at least improve the conditions for those who still think homeownership is out of reach.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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