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
CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
No in-person interviews with coaches still in the playoffs would be permitted next week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Three days prior, UCLA permitted Iowa to slow the game to a snail’s pace, in which the Hawkeyes thrive.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Note that dogs are not permitted on the trails.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
And what’s permitted on paper isn’t always what unfolds in the chamber.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In his petition, Wassef argues his Florida license will be adversely affected by the pending disciplinary charges if the case is permitted to proceed to a full disciplinary hearing.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike her previous detention, when she was permitted to reside at home and allowed some communication with family, she is now imprisoned in an unknown location.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
No cameras are permitted inside the courtroom during the trial.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
No in-person interviews with coaches still in the playoffs would be permitted next week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Three days prior, UCLA permitted Iowa to slow the game to a snail’s pace, in which the Hawkeyes thrive.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Note that dogs are not permitted on the trails.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
And what’s permitted on paper isn’t always what unfolds in the chamber.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In his petition, Wassef argues his Florida license will be adversely affected by the pending disciplinary charges if the case is permitted to proceed to a full disciplinary hearing.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike her previous detention, when she was permitted to reside at home and allowed some communication with family, she is now imprisoned in an unknown location.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
Adjective
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His wife Jayni Chase, who married Chevy in 1982, also participated in the authorized documentary.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Dec. 2025
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Discharge to surface waters is an authorized option, and no applicable water quality standards support a complete prohibition.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Farina was granted primary custody of Sophia and will be allowed to move from Louisiana to Las Vegas with the child, according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Herro’s return and move to the bench allowed the Heat to use him in Jaquez’s usual sixth man role on Tuesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela isn’t solely to blame for America’s drug crisis, but Maduro protected, enabled, and profited from criminal networks trafficking drugs across the Western Hemisphere.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
Ashley Abramson,
Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Have a licensed roofing contractor inspect and repair issues before winter, especially in snowy areas where heavy snow can worsen roof damage.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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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The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hans von Spakovsky, a former DOJ attorney and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the politicization started when Eric Holder became attorney general in 2009 and altered the definition of what was considered acceptable protocol under the DOJ, from that point onward.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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