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as in allows
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 lets
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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as in enables
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in tolerates
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 permits
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
New York is barred from altering state maps by its constitution, which only permits the Independent Redistricting Commission authority over redistricting.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Another option is to purchase a life insurance policy with a long-term care rider, which permits you to use some or all of the death benefit to cover long-term care.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The limited extension permits operational continuity and sharing of critical corporate knowledge.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
May is the month when tiny seeds sprout and the wonders of the natural world, beset by our wintertime images of national fright and ominous threats, permits us to see a hopeful future.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
That exclusion relates to an Ohio right of publicity statute that permits the use of a person’s likeness and other characteristics in a sports broadcast.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
The Dewberry partners with bespoke chartering club Barton & Gray, so when weather permits, hotel guests can reserve an outing aboard a classic Hinckley Talaria boat, fully captained for custom, catered excursions to remote beaches and intercoastal waterways.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
New York is barred from altering state maps by its constitution, which only permits the Independent Redistricting Commission authority over redistricting.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 4 May 2026
Another option is to purchase a life insurance policy with a long-term care rider, which permits you to use some or all of the death benefit to cover long-term care.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The limited extension permits operational continuity and sharing of critical corporate knowledge.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
May is the month when tiny seeds sprout and the wonders of the natural world, beset by our wintertime images of national fright and ominous threats, permits us to see a hopeful future.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
That exclusion relates to an Ohio right of publicity statute that permits the use of a person’s likeness and other characteristics in a sports broadcast.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permits
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For instance, as my soft secondaries and the receivers who’ll benefit most from them in fantasy football article detailed, this system grades a defensive back who allows a low yards per attempt (YPA) total but a high PPR fantasy points per game (FPPG) total as a favorable matchup.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Texas property owners dealing with squatters got a faster legal path under Senate Bill 1333, which lets owners file an affidavit with the sheriff to have trespassers removed without going through full eviction proceedings, as outlined in the law that took effect in September 2025.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The structure lets the AI know that this is a credible book on this particular topic.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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What Programmable Cities Actually Require Singapore demonstrates that adaptive urban systems work when governance enables them.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Electric propulsion also enables Blitz to have a low acoustic as well as infra-red signature, delaying detection.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Agapanthus hails from sunny Southern Africa and tolerates full sun to partial sun conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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One brave man ignores a greeting.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Viture further claims similar patents have have been rejected in China, and that Xreal’s patent adds only minor, appearance-level changes rather than true optical innovation.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Sankey, on the verge of his 12th year as the SEC commissioner, makes no apologies and does not seem on the verge of any concessions on account of the league’s depth of quality teams and talent.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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The stadium operates under a revenue-sharing agreement in which the Rose Bowl takes a percentage of ticket sales, concessions and parking.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Permits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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