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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This represents the first time that local regional sports networks are no longer permitted to broadcast the opening round.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Headphones during the briefing aren’t permitted, as passengers must be able to hear, understand, and verbally confirm the instructions.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Ticketmaster should not be permitted to participate in the ticket resale market.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Also, consider banning visual displays by an attendee of anything other than the participant’s location – visual message displays, inappropriate background material, distracting behavior or inappropriate attire should not be permitted.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
It is also permitted to use force if the vessel fails to comply with the orders.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The six TDs were the third most permitted by any safety in the portal.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Dowman, just like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri before him, is not permitted to get changed in the same dressing room as the Arsenal first-team due to safeguarding rules.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some A-frame digital signs could also be permitted for businesses.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This represents the first time that local regional sports networks are no longer permitted to broadcast the opening round.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Headphones during the briefing aren’t permitted, as passengers must be able to hear, understand, and verbally confirm the instructions.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Ticketmaster should not be permitted to participate in the ticket resale market.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Also, consider banning visual displays by an attendee of anything other than the participant’s location – visual message displays, inappropriate background material, distracting behavior or inappropriate attire should not be permitted.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
It is also permitted to use force if the vessel fails to comply with the orders.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The six TDs were the third most permitted by any safety in the portal.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Dowman, just like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri before him, is not permitted to get changed in the same dressing room as the Arsenal first-team due to safeguarding rules.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
Adjective
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-foot-10 lefty allowed three runs — two scored on his throwing error — in a shaky first before settling down, and striking out four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carson Kelly’s three-run home run in the ninth allowed Counsell to stay away from closer Daniel Palencia with the Cubs’ lead extended to six runs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Such conduct will not be tolerated and carries grave legal consequences.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The demonstrations were tolerated until the weekend, when police used pepper spray in clashes with some protesters and an army truck knocked down a log barricade at the Galway port.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the number of licensed cannabis businesses declined in recent years across every category, including retailers, distributors and growers.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fidelity, for example, offers access to licensed financial advisers with no fee, with any subsequent fees based on products or services chosen by the investor.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 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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Most often, your stylist will be happy to follow up with another appointment to tweak the hairstyle, often at a free or discounted rate in acceptable circumstances.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The governments involved would need to be able to persuade their people that such a deal is acceptable.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Permitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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