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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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
Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
There are no state-level restrictions capping development, no permitting regimes that take years to navigate, and no zoning codes that effectively wall off new construction to protect the property values of existing homeowners.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Verb
In that episode, shares of the troubled French colonial Mississippi Company were permitted to be used as legal tender, leading to a doubling of the French money supply.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 May 2026
There are no state-level restrictions capping development, no permitting regimes that take years to navigate, and no zoning codes that effectively wall off new construction to protect the property values of existing homeowners.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Noun
During the arrest, police said Wolyn admitted to having a handgun permit and weapons inside his home.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 May 2026
An unstable ice block delayed Mount Everest’s climbing season until late April, yet around 464 climbers and their guides remain determined despite the danger and soaring permit costs.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
Verb
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Starter Anthony Kay helped the Sox complete a three-game sweep, allowing two runs over a career-high six-plus innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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If the Jets defense can improve from allowing the second-most points in the league to average, the Jets could flirt with making a playoff bid in 2026.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Katherine Short’s death is not recounted in the documentary, due to timing and a desire to let Short grieve privately.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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From feather to microfiber, knowing when to let go of your trusty cleaning companion can make all the difference in a fresher, healthier home.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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That can enable major cost reductions, especially in functions like HR, finance, customer service, and IT.—
Paul Goydan,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Succulents are often native to hot or desert climates, and can tolerate abundant sunlight.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Even in the latter part of his career, at the weekly newspaper New York Observer, his writings lost none of their sting, and indeed often seemed like an unappetizing leftover from an era when sour personal swipes were more tolerated.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Queen Camilla returned to her one of her go-to suede-and-leather cap-toe pumps, while Jessica Oyelowo wore black patent mary janes with floral and crystal detail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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From early patent law to research universities, corporate labs, wartime partnerships, and venture capital, every generation has reshaped the machinery that connects science to the marketplace.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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McGlynn gave the Dynamo a three-goal lead in the 55th with assists from Ennali and Santos, who already has five helpers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Natural light pours into the bathrooms, and ground-floor accommodations have alfresco showers (playfully dubbed secret gardens).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Ricketts faces four primary challengers of his own, but he's mostly ignored those rivals to put more attention towards Osborn in what could be a competitive race.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Morton threw the Cowboys’ first touchdown pass in a title game.—
Pat Graham,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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The only other base-runner Weathers permitted prior to Rutschman’s single came on a free pass in the fifth frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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