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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
Its unusual structure was first identified by a citizen scientist participating in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory, which allows volunteers to review telescope data and flag unusual features that might otherwise be missed.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Since these healthcare models are often also high-stakes, sovereign compute infrastructure allows organizations to have a higher degree of audibility and observability as a means to ensure high degrees of patient safety and efficacy.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Extending a qualifying offer allows the Heat to then match outside offers in free agency.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or a few hours if time allows) to help the flavors develop.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Most sails are made of high-density polyethylene, which allows the sail to stretch while still maintaining its structure and preventing sunlight from coming through.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
Since these healthcare models are often also high-stakes, sovereign compute infrastructure allows organizations to have a higher degree of audibility and observability as a means to ensure high degrees of patient safety and efficacy.
—
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Extending a qualifying offer allows the Heat to then match outside offers in free agency.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
This allows the robot to operate autonomously in complete darkness, harsh sunlight, and rapidly changing lighting conditions while maintaining accurate mapping, obstacle detection, and path planning for uninterrupted inspections and patrols.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or a few hours if time allows) to help the flavors develop.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Most sails are made of high-density polyethylene, which allows the sail to stretch while still maintaining its structure and preventing sunlight from coming through.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allows
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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Native to the Southeast and hardy in USDA Zones 7-11, Southern wax myrtle tolerates salt, wind, and wet soils providing an excellent option for coastal gardens.
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During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.
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Voorhies surprisingly admits that, despite being synonymous with Lisa Turtle's killer fashion choices, none of the stylish outfits ever came home with her.
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Today the city’s own economic development director admits most of The Plaza’s retail sits empty.
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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.
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Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
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Tando’s technique is reminiscent of a cousin project in South Africa called Machankura, which enables users to send and receive bitcoin offline over the Lightning network using Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes.
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Yahav said the system reflects his experience with low-visibility night approaches.
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The range of Pennsylvania Dutch vocabulary reflects the immediate, physical nature of my ancestors’ lives and work.
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Stewart McLaurin, president of the association, believes the price tag was well worth it.
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Pakistan’s defense minister warned Friday that water security could become a cause for war if Islamabad believes its national interests are threatened.
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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