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
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Trump previously said Nvidia would be permitted to sell its H200 chip in China but that the US would take a 25% cut.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Now Aina has recovered from his injury, starting the recent games at Aston Villa and West Ham United in the Premier League, Forest are permitted to restore him to their Europa League squad, in place of the man who replaced him.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
One class of 25 was already onboarded and a second was expected to begin their training as soon as this week, NPR has learned from two sources not permitted to speak publicly.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Several reported that Department of Corrections staff could not answer questions about the Survivors’ Act because they are not permitted to provide legal advice.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The project still needs to get permitted.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
No cameras are permitted inside the courtroom during the trial.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Trump previously said Nvidia would be permitted to sell its H200 chip in China but that the US would take a 25% cut.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Trump previously said Nvidia would be permitted to sell its H200 chip in China but that the US would take a 25% cut.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Now Aina has recovered from his injury, starting the recent games at Aston Villa and West Ham United in the Premier League, Forest are permitted to restore him to their Europa League squad, in place of the man who replaced him.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
One class of 25 was already onboarded and a second was expected to begin their training as soon as this week, NPR has learned from two sources not permitted to speak publicly.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Several reported that Department of Corrections staff could not answer questions about the Survivors’ Act because they are not permitted to provide legal advice.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
The project still needs to get permitted.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
No cameras are permitted inside the courtroom during the trial.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
Adjective
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The documentary aims to counter decades of internet speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding O’Rourke’s death by presenting an authorized account from those who knew her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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After the state rejected Alston's company as an authorized vendor, investigators said Alston, Andrews, and Tate agreed to submit the work under Tate's company instead.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Under California’s 66-year-old Master Plan for Higher Education, the UC and CSU systems were once the only public schools allowed to offer bachelor’s degrees.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Thorns loaned her to Lyon in 2022, and later allowed her permanent transfer to the team in France's top division.—
Romi Bean,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Building the drone 3D printing enabled the father-son duo to rapidly build prototypes and switch things up when needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Criticism of Grok escalated in early January after the generative-AI app enabled users to create images of minors wearing minimal clothing.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still, the tolerability data, or how well patients tolerated Structure’s treatment, appeared to be worse than that of Eli Lilly’s pill.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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All sessions are free and led by licensed counselors — an important resource in a state with limited access to mental health care.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Customers can shop an exclusive Aqua collaboration as well as a multitude of licensed products and specialty items.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 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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Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Travelers who want to witness the eclipse in the only certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the path of totality can head to Tāhuna Glenorchy on New Zealand’s South Island.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reputable dealers invest in verification equipment and maintain relationships with certified refiners and mints.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Permitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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