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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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 7, allowing the state to adopt permanent daylight saving time if federal law permits.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Depending on your location, the law permits associations to impose fines, but only if the violation is based on a clear and enforceable obligation.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Kazakh-resistance framing positions it as memorial, but memorial to what an authoritarian nation permits to be named.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The decree also permits a father to punish their child for, among another things, failing to pray.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The pause will last six months, though federal law permits additional six-month extensions.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
After serving a fragrant tempura of shiitake, Murai unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of Domaine Takahiko Pinot Noir, explaining apologetically that the winemaker permits him to pair it only with the umami-rich mushroom course.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Acknowledging that most civil law now permits legitimization after the fact, some jurisdictions still discriminate against a child born out of wedlock.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
In 2018, California voters passed Proposition 7, allowing the state to adopt permanent daylight saving time if federal law permits.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Depending on your location, the law permits associations to impose fines, but only if the violation is based on a clear and enforceable obligation.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Kazakh-resistance framing positions it as memorial, but memorial to what an authoritarian nation permits to be named.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The decree also permits a father to punish their child for, among another things, failing to pray.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The pause will last six months, though federal law permits additional six-month extensions.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
After serving a fragrant tempura of shiitake, Murai unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of Domaine Takahiko Pinot Noir, explaining apologetically that the winemaker permits him to pair it only with the umami-rich mushroom course.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Kentucky Derby will be run in eight weeks, which allows plenty of time for considerable changes in the field.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This simple pie lets farmer's market berries shine.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, after a push by Newsom, the state launched a program known as CARE Court that enables judges to mandate mental health treatment plans if people don’t voluntarily agree.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grown as an annual in most climates or a perennial in warmer locales, dusty miller prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and is resistant to most pests.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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This cedar tolerates hot and humid Southern summers and is drought tolerant once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has watched the last decade of merger mania in Hollywood has good reason to be skeptical.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 21-year-old has already done the same outside Balmain and Acne Studios that day, and has plans later to stand outside Rick Owens.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 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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Arguably the most significant concessions have to do with ticketing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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In addition to capturing sales tax growth to make debt service payments, Kansas would pay the Chiefs to operate the stadium and allow the team to retain 100% of the revenue from ticket sales, parking, concessions and non-football events held at the stadium.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Permits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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