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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
Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
That’s because of an NBA rule that permits a team from not holding a first-round pick in consecutive drafts.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The work permits that were already issued for Lebanese TPS holders will be valid until the same day.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
If the weather permits, astronomy enthusiasts will be able to see stars, planets, the Milky Way, and, potentially, meteor showers from Mayo Dark Sky Park, an International Dark Sky reserve in County Mayo.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Agricultural burning is still allowed in areas where the law specifically permits it, as are fires used in training exercises for emergency responders and other specialized professions as detailed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 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
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Sylvie and Suzanna lock into a stalemate on the subject until Sylvie finally permits a nun named Sister Claudine to shuttle the girl between Manhattan and Hillcrest.
—Julius Taranto, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
That’s because of an NBA rule that permits a team from not holding a first-round pick in consecutive drafts.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The work permits that were already issued for Lebanese TPS holders will be valid until the same day.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
If the weather permits, astronomy enthusiasts will be able to see stars, planets, the Milky Way, and, potentially, meteor showers from Mayo Dark Sky Park, an International Dark Sky reserve in County Mayo.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Agricultural burning is still allowed in areas where the law specifically permits it, as are fires used in training exercises for emergency responders and other specialized professions as detailed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 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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The modernization of the space allows support for more than 500 soldiers, including spaces for male and female guard members, as well as enhancements for the changing needs of the guard’s different units.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Like any other rotating 2-in-1, the Swift Spin has a 360-degree hinge that allows the laptop to rotate among clamshell mode, an A-frame mode, a screen-out/keyboard-down presentation mode, or tablet mode.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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There are no flashy logos or overpowering buckles, giving the bag a restrained quality that lets the unique shape be the star.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Provide a multichannel library that lets your audience choose their own path.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Will its out-of-the-box simplicity—born from a culture that tolerates zero friction—be seen as a competitive edge, or a constraint?—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Podocarpus tolerates heavy pruning and can be shaped to suit your needs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Yet the assumption that more demand automatically equals grid failure ignores how energy systems respond to new demand.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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All Saints allows and ignores a culture of bullying, the lawsuit alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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In the United States, meanwhile, dozens of patents should keep Wegovy generics off the market until 2039, said professor Robin Feldman, a patent expert at the University of California Law-San Francisco.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
13 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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To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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After consulting with its attorneys, the board conceded, accepting a settlement offer that would allow the data center to proceed with only minimal concessions from the firm.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Permits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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