as in allowing
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1
as in permitting
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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2
as in renting
chiefly British
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money
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3
as in enabling
to make able or possible
the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
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4
as in tolerating
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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Recent Examples of letting
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Another option is to remain stoic and hold your expression, letting your eyes do the work of signaling that the request isn’t welcome.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
An ecofriendly way of letting go.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
American Eagle isn't letting backlash deter them from enlisting some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to be the face of their brand.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The defensive system has been less reliable than last term, after letting Inigo Martinez go last summer.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
While that may be true, the softspoken 6-foot Kramer is happy letting his game talk for him.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The minimalist hearts keep it playful while letting the vibrant colors take center stage.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Social media is one of the key drivers and reinforcers of anti-Semitic extremism; tweets like Abd el-Fattah’s are not just harmless letting-off of steam.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Experiential businesses and live events are letting customers find camaraderie by hating in-person.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Another option is to remain stoic and hold your expression, letting your eyes do the work of signaling that the request isn’t welcome.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
An ecofriendly way of letting go.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
American Eagle isn't letting backlash deter them from enlisting some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to be the face of their brand.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The defensive system has been less reliable than last term, after letting Inigo Martinez go last summer.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
While that may be true, the softspoken 6-foot Kramer is happy letting his game talk for him.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The minimalist hearts keep it playful while letting the vibrant colors take center stage.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letting
Verb
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Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the suite, much of the campus is also accessible, allowing all guests to enjoy the desert grounds and amenities with ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Corporations are intentionally turning simple tasks into lengthy procedures to extract more profit, most obviously by renting services rather than outright ownership.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The closed bipolar cell allowed simultaneous oxidation at one end and reduction at the other, enabling wireless actuation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Plants are heat and drought tolerant once established, and grow well in coastal gardens, tolerating salt spray, wind, and even deer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Child psychiatrist and Yale School of Medicine professor Yann Poncin previously told USA TODAY that over time, technology exposure rewires the brain to expect instant gratification, depleting the brain’s cognitive patience and threshold for tolerating frustration in the process.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Churches also need special permitting for housing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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James Engels, Dan Pond, and John Armes of Vertical Partners will handle leasing for the building.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Denver Arts and Venues has issued a request for proposals from experienced restaurateurs interested in leasing the first floor space and outdoor patio.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This authoritarian apparatus has relied on mass killings to ensure its survival while ignoring the basic and inalienable rights of citizens—including the fundamental right to seek change in the political system.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to Gray’s case, the Crumbleys were charged for ignoring warning signs that their children could be capable of violence and allowing their children access to guns.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Among these benefits was the granting of an American Express Centurion cards to him and his wife.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The last large-scale granting of legal status took place almost 21 years ago, under the government of José Luís Rodríguez Zapatero, which processed more than 576,000 applications.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Letting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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