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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as in allowing
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Recent Examples of letting
Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
This strategy offers selective, tax-advantaged benefits while preserving cash flow—letting leaders fairly compensate executives and reinvest in broader team incentives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rim suggested the government should distinguish between those with criminal records and those whose only violation is a visa overstay or mismatch, and consider letting the latter remain, pay taxes and potentially seek green cards.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking a picture of the item and including a special message in the photo’s description might help with the process of letting go.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Under the Aquarius full moon, letting your freak flag fly is part of the medicine!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
And the most fitting moment on that show came when Luke Tennie’s Sean, a veteran struggling with PTSD, seems at risk of letting his anxieties overwhelm him.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
Uncertainty at quarterback Through almost two weeks of fall camp, the Tigers have yet to settle on their top signal caller, and coach Eli Drinkwitz seems content with letting the position battle continue.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
This patchwork of medieval hill towns and coastal fishing villages offers rustic meals, where the food scene is less about reinvention and more about letting top-quality ingredients speak for themselves.
—Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
This season could establish whether the Detroit Lions should have prioritized keeping Engstrand to replace Ben Johnson instead of hiring John Morton and letting Engstrand follow Aaron Glenn to the Jets.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
This strategy offers selective, tax-advantaged benefits while preserving cash flow—letting leaders fairly compensate executives and reinvest in broader team incentives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Rim suggested the government should distinguish between those with criminal records and those whose only violation is a visa overstay or mismatch, and consider letting the latter remain, pay taxes and potentially seek green cards.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Taking a picture of the item and including a special message in the photo’s description might help with the process of letting go.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Under the Aquarius full moon, letting your freak flag fly is part of the medicine!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
And the most fitting moment on that show came when Luke Tennie’s Sean, a veteran struggling with PTSD, seems at risk of letting his anxieties overwhelm him.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2025
Uncertainty at quarterback Through almost two weeks of fall camp, the Tigers have yet to settle on their top signal caller, and coach Eli Drinkwitz seems content with letting the position battle continue.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
This patchwork of medieval hill towns and coastal fishing villages offers rustic meals, where the food scene is less about reinvention and more about letting top-quality ingredients speak for themselves.
—Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letting
Verb
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Now, as legal attacks against telehealth providers put shield laws to the test, some states have moved to strengthen the laws by allowing providers to prescribe anonymously, reducing their risk of legal or individual harassment.—
Patrick Adams,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Within Zara stores, certain in-store stock processes have been automated, allowing quicker movement of product from stockroom to sales floor or fitting rooms as part of the company’s ongoing push for seamless omnichannel retail execution.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These Buffs aren’t renting dangerously anymore.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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For visitors, that makes two wheels one of the most natural ways to explore, especially now tourists can be rewarded for renting a bike from multiple providers.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The assembly occurs in parallel, enabling multiple devices to be fabricated on a single chip in one step, by simplifying production and preserving the performance benefits of 2D materials.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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If using a smartphone, NOAA recommends enabling night mode, disabling flash and relying on a tripod to stabilize the image.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Environmental reviews and permitting can stretch on for years.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Utilities do, while states control siting and permitting.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition, some apartment complexes will examine a person’s credit history before leasing so a good credit score may be necessary when finding a place to live.—
Mary Luquette,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Shares rose more than 6% after the aircraft leasing company reached a merger deal with Apollo, Brookfield, SMBC Aviation Capital and Sumitomo.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah has been ignoring Conrad’s texts, including a recent message wishing him a Happy Thanksgiving.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Letting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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