1
as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds
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2
as in to let
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
the college permits way too much drinking, in my opinion
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Recent Examples of permit
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
International law generally prohibits militaries from attacking civilian infrastructure, though it can be permitted in some instances if it is being used for military purposes.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The company applied for a city operating permit in September 2025, which was approved in November before being retracted when questions from residents revealed the city’s error on the land use rules.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
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Zhang turned herself in to police on Wednesday and was processed on charges of trafficking in persons, permitting prostitution and second-degree promoting prostitution.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
International law generally prohibits militaries from attacking civilian infrastructure, though it can be permitted in some instances if it is being used for military purposes.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Nile monitors can be captured and humanely killed year-round and without a permit or hunting license, even on private property with the landowner’s permission, due to their impacts to native wildlife, per the FWC.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The company applied for a city operating permit in September 2025, which was approved in November before being retracted when questions from residents revealed the city’s error on the land use rules.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
Verb
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The micropipette allowed the researchers to measure electrical activity in the neuron, Gray explained.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The update, spotted by Social Media Today, arrives after X faced heavy scrutiny for letting Grok generate sexualized images of users under their posts.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The platforms enable users to bet on serious geopolitical events, including assassinations and wars, which many view as ethically questionable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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First launched in November, the tool allows users to send requests through popular messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp, enabling the AI agent to perform multiple tasks autonomously.—
Evelyn Cheng,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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For too long, Wyoming has been an outlier in tolerating extreme cruelty toward its wild carnivores.—
Wendy Keefover,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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And earlier this month, Jenner embraced the spring trend, stepping out not once, but twice, in the same pair of black patent, high-vamp heels from Phoebe Philo during Milan Fashion Week.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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These patent-leather flip-flops feature skinny gold straps that will dress up any outfit.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some runways really have that brain chemistry-altering power, and the spectacle that Marc Jacobs created for the Louis Vuitton fall 2012 show is one such example.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 41-year-old had a criminal history and his temporary legal status had expired.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta's plan to protect human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing criticism from a coalition of community organizations that say the city ignored their input while developing the framework.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Netflix has largely ignored the format that dominates the phone of anyone under 35.—
Max Cutler,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president is leaning on allied countries to help in the strait, possibly to guide/escort tankers through the pass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Having an alpha pass rusher might still be a need heading into the back end of the month as well.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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