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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
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
It was meant to encourage community and creativity, letting users showcase interesting prompts and responses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
That work stopped after all the federal staff who coordinate it were let go in April.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2025
My game in my words Malik Tillman usually lets his game do the talking, and the performances are getting louder – helped by some outrageous long-range goals
(Top photo: Scott Wachter/Imagn Images)
Paul Tenorio is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers soccer.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Leiter responded with a strikeout, but a wild pitch let Lukes reach second before Ernie Clement hit a soft single to Volpe.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
It was meant to encourage community and creativity, letting users showcase interesting prompts and responses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
That work stopped after all the federal staff who coordinate it were let go in April.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2025
My game in my words Malik Tillman usually lets his game do the talking, and the performances are getting louder – helped by some outrageous long-range goals
(Top photo: Scott Wachter/Imagn Images)
Paul Tenorio is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers soccer.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for let
Verb
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Congress must create a proper immigration process and allow these good people to stay.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Those included allowing some mayoral vetoes to stand, including the mayor eliminating $250,000 for a homeless outreach team and $225,000 that would have revived the city’s chief operating officer position.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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To make ends meet, he’s relied on renting out part of his property, as well as cashing his monthly Social Security check.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Homes worth more than $1 million which are rented out for most of the year would not be subject to the surcharge.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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From a practical standpoint, this decision enables an unprecedented situation where individuals born on U.S. territory might be considered citizens in one jurisdiction but not an adjacent one.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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That could enable more attentive owners to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 40 percent over an average year of use.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But there’s a major obstacle: municipalities, not the national government, are responsible for managing stray animals.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Cooper noted that only personal items like a purse or brief briefcase are permitted, so don’t bring rolling bags, luggage and other unapproved items.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The city of San Diego is preparing to lease its office tower at 101 Ash St. on a long-term basis, at no upfront cost, to a development team that plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to convert the property into housing for low-income families.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Then there are private mobile networks, which businesses own or lease for their specific needs, such as on a mining site or inside a manufacturing plant.—
Stephen Farrugia,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Those who depend on freewheeling and shoot-from-the-hip strategies and tactics to address a crisis are ignoring or disregarding fundamental crisis management best practices that favor a calm, deliberate, and thoughtful approach.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While Paladino’s nonsense was rightfully ignored, a letter from a member of the House majority to the AG may not be ignored, especially this AG, especially under this president.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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“Let.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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