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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
Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the spicy sausage wasn’t permitted to race full-time until 2007, because MLB prohibits the introduction new mascots during a season.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
While property owners were always able to restrict weapons, Hawaii’s law makes the default that handguns aren’t permitted on private property open to the public unless a property owner gives express permission.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Assistant pitching Coach Desi Druschel and bullpen Coach José Rosado have been permitted to speak to other teams.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But they were not permitted to use any extra FY 2025 funds for FY 2026 costs, according to the letter.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
In January, at Bondi’s confirmation hearing, the Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar sought assurances that Trump would not be permitted to tamper with criminal cases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Cubans were also permitted for the first time in decades to own their own land, grow food and sell it at markets, setting their own prices within limits.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the spicy sausage wasn’t permitted to race full-time until 2007, because MLB prohibits the introduction new mascots during a season.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
While property owners were always able to restrict weapons, Hawaii’s law makes the default that handguns aren’t permitted on private property open to the public unless a property owner gives express permission.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Assistant pitching Coach Desi Druschel and bullpen Coach José Rosado have been permitted to speak to other teams.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But they were not permitted to use any extra FY 2025 funds for FY 2026 costs, according to the letter.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
In January, at Bondi’s confirmation hearing, the Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar sought assurances that Trump would not be permitted to tamper with criminal cases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
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Luzardo allowed a single on a 2-2 changeup, then a single on a 2-1 sweeper to right field that Castellanos played into a double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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All legal fishing methods are allowed including bowfishing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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To facilitate even heating, let food rest for a few minutes after cooking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, consistently winning in the short term has enabled the Bearcats to stack victories for decades.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Over the decades of LDP dominance of Japanese politics since it was established in 1955, voters tolerated endemic corruption because the LDP delivered economic growth.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Limited evidence exists on the use of ashwagandha and L-theanine; however, combining them does not appear to cause negative interactions, and both supplements are generally considered safe and well-tolerated.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The elections division launched an investigation and reached out to their partners, including the printer and authorized carrier.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their cars to an authorized BMW dealer to address the issue.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Chris Maurice is the CEO of Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin payments company in Africa and emerging markets.—
Chris Maurice,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Seventy-nine percent said cash and gift cards are more acceptable today than in the past.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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This behavior is legally acceptable in some towns and unclear or forbidden in others.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even today, women make up less than 25% of all certified financial planners, according to a report by the CFP Board.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ben Vaughan is an urban forestry project manager for Trees Forever and an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Permitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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