PERMISSIONS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

permissions

noun

plural of permission

as in authorizations

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something she asked for permission to have a piece of candy the President granted permission for the foreign diplomats to have special quarters

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Recent Examples of permissions They route requests, apply authentication, manage tool permissions, and log activity. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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Noun

This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of authorizations

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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.

— Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026

Definition of consents

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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026

Definition of permits

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While the team waits for a few more approvals and licenses, Moussavou says the drone can go out and clean clients’ buildings as soon as the next month or two.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

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