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

While lawmakers have mostly thrown their backing behind the bill, some are wary of granting the president even more leeway to impose import taxes as a foreign policy cudgel. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The sale of Lacroix allows for some leeway financially, but the £80m spent in January on Johnson and Jorgen Strand Larsen, as well as their wages, mean that Palace still have little room for error. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Luckily, the last night of the festivals appears to give folks some leeway for two of its closing artists. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 July 2026

After the experimental period, Windermere was allowed to pull away from its Independent schedule and East River was also offered some leeway, and the Falcons have rejoined FHSAA district play for this season. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026