as in authorized
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as in allowed
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 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 enabled
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in tolerated
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 permitted
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Attorneys for the fireworks company lobbied via emails, obtained by The Bee through public records requests, and phone calls to Schroeder and other officials to be permitted to bring them to Esparto.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Amankora, as it became known, arrived in 2004 as the first international hospitality brand ever permitted to operate in the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Only small bags under 10x10x10 inches and diaper bags are permitted inside the PGA Championship.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The Marlins have three games scheduled for FS-1, but the team is permitted to stream those games.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Communion was finally permitted to be brought into the Broadview facility in February on Ash Wednesday, under a preliminary injunction following a lengthy legal battle.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Alito’s opinion adopted that view and said states are not required or permitted to use race as a basis for drawing districts.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Don't ask for selfies with royals and don't take close‑up photos of them unless you're explicitly permitted.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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However, that was the only run Eovaldi permitted over eight impressive innings of work.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Attorneys for the fireworks company lobbied via emails, obtained by The Bee through public records requests, and phone calls to Schroeder and other officials to be permitted to bring them to Esparto.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Amankora, as it became known, arrived in 2004 as the first international hospitality brand ever permitted to operate in the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Only small bags under 10x10x10 inches and diaper bags are permitted inside the PGA Championship.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The Marlins have three games scheduled for FS-1, but the team is permitted to stream those games.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Communion was finally permitted to be brought into the Broadview facility in February on Ash Wednesday, under a preliminary injunction following a lengthy legal battle.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Alito’s opinion adopted that view and said states are not required or permitted to use race as a basis for drawing districts.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Don't ask for selfies with royals and don't take close‑up photos of them unless you're explicitly permitted.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
Adjective
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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If catchers, pitchers, or hitters believed an umpire missed a call, they were suddenly allowed to challenge it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Australia on the other end performed strongly as did Mexico, driven by key licensed brands such as Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger and Boss.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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It cannot be targeted solely at civilian populations, but harm to civilians is acceptable.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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However, a lot of the other content Cassie created would very much be acceptable, including any adult role play without reference to minors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Commissioner John Herbst, a certified public accountant who has brought a fiscally conservative voice to the dais since winning office in 2022, is resigning from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission two years into his four-year term.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Other certified candidates appearing on the ballot for lieutenant governor include Democrats Janelle Kellman, Jeyson Lopez, Oliver Ma, Tim Myers and Abdur Rahman Sikder and Republicans Ebie Lynch, David Collenberg, David Fennell and Skip Shelton.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Permitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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