Synonyms of leeway

leeway

noun

ˈlē-ˌwā 

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

you will be given some leeway in choosing how to carry out the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• latitude
• space
• wiggle room
• rein
• license
• swing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leeway

The new wording gives widening projects — particularly those in rural areas — more leeway. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

Players signed out of high school are given considerable leeway to fail. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 24 June 2026

In theory, a resilient labor market could afford central bankers leeway to raise interest rates in an effort to dial back inflation, since elevated borrowing costs risk a hiring slowdown. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026

In a recent client note, Thomas argued that real interest rates, or the difference between nominal rates and inflation, were much higher under Greenspan and thus more restrictive then, giving the Fed leeway. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026