1
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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2
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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3
as in enables
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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4
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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Phase 1 permits us to let our imaginations run free.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The order also expands permits pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines themselves for the first time.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, utilities are preparing for grid upgrades, and some cities are debating whether to slow or limit new data center permits.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
While Indiana law permits much of local and state government business to be publicly accessible, questions often arise over how to obtain information, if an agency is properly fulfilling a request and what to do if a request for information is denied.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Phase 1 permits us to let our imaginations run free.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The order also expands permits pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines themselves for the first time.
—ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, utilities are preparing for grid upgrades, and some cities are debating whether to slow or limit new data center permits.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
While Indiana law permits much of local and state government business to be publicly accessible, questions often arise over how to obtain information, if an agency is properly fulfilling a request and what to do if a request for information is denied.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permits
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An open, standardized interface lets data flow across companies and products.—
Kirk McKeown,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This lets people send SOS messages in an emergency or texts while in cellular dead zones.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, enables the hardening of gel and hybrid polishes when placed under UV light.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Strong Wi-Fi connection Many Motorola baby monitors have Wi-Fi capability, which enables you to access the monitor view from anywhere in your home as well as remotely on your smartphone through an app.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Calendula tolerates a light frost but not hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An energy policy that ignores this will get traction depending on which party is in office but not beyond that.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This perspective ignores the need for people to come to decisions together about truth and reality.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To integrate Parmigiano Reggiano into the Jets’ game day experience, the two brands have revealed new activations at MetLife Stadium, ranging from concessions to features on the stadium’s videoboard during home games.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city used to collect a percentage of sales revenue from tickets, souvenirs, parking, concessions and suites from events at Joe Louis Arena.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wilson had his fair share of struggles in Week 1 against the Commanders, completing just 46 percent of his passes, throwing for 168 passing yards en route to a 21-6 loss.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 41-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback threw four touchdown passes and finished with 244 yards as his new team beat the New York Jets, 34-32 — leading the signal-caller to send a clear message to his fans and the haters.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Permits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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