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as in to allow
to give permission to
my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
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as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
they let their kids get away with murder
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance
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Recent Examples of let
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In the decision that could have let Pattis out of the case, Vatti said the June 2024 retainer between Diamantis and Pattis covered only the defense in the school construction case.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Some problems require doing far more than just letting market incentives take their course.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Never let your Christmas cactus sit in water, which leads to root rot and potential loss.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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For Wild coach John Hynes, the mental and physical re-set after the loss in Los Angeles was the key to finding their legs late and not letting the trip’s finale slip away.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In the decision that could have let Pattis out of the case, Vatti said the June 2024 retainer between Diamantis and Pattis covered only the defense in the school construction case.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Some problems require doing far more than just letting market incentives take their course.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Never let your Christmas cactus sit in water, which leads to root rot and potential loss.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for let
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Seattle allowed only 20 points in the two games this season as the Seahawks have been able to slow down San Francisco's running game while playing primarily nickel defense with two deep safeties to cut down on big passes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray 3-pack Last spring, my in-laws rented a passenger van and took us on a family trip, with all of us staying in the same Airbnb.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fewer parts and smaller boosters could reduce costs and enable large-scale production.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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She’s particularly drawn to bags like this for the trolley sleeve, which securely attaches to a suitcase and enables hands-free travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The shed can tolerate up to 6 inches of snow, prevents rainwater from pooling, and has engineered air vents that ensure optimal ventilation inside.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Throughout both films, Stern's Marv is subjected to some of the worst obstacles set up to protect Keven, including stepping on a nail barefoot, taking a hot iron to the face and bricks to the head, and surviving an electrocution.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Alignment is the key to overcoming obstacles.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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If venue personnel deem any person to be a threat, or otherwise unfit, in their sole discretion, he or she will not be permitted access and shall forfeit the prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Supervisors approved the intent to lease more than 2,000 APX N70 radios, along with other software and accessories in December.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Already, other tech companies have leased space in the building for their operations, and Patmos looks to create co-working spaces that can be rented out on demand.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said Sutton ignored multiple commands to comply and resisted detention.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The background checks on Cook, if in fact there were any, were totally ignored.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Let.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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