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
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Violators face a $50 fine, though hands-free technology like Bluetooth is still permitted.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo permitted four runs and six hits in four innings.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Project Glasswing participants—which already include firms like Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks—are permitted to use Mythos for defensive purposes only.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
While non-intrusive research activities such as remote sensing and documentation are permitted, any action that could disturb the wreck requires authorization from the Naval History and Heritage Command.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In recent days, council members Charles Lauersdorf and Macy Hill posted information on Facebook outlining the types of mobility devices that are permitted in Fort Worth, and where those devices can be operated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The state health department said it was not allowed to conduct a full inspection of the facility Friday, and was permitted only to examine food service areas.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
That would no longer be permitted under the new system.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Helix and Covina coaches said Pacheco and Torres were not permitted to be interviewed.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Violators face a $50 fine, though hands-free technology like Bluetooth is still permitted.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo permitted four runs and six hits in four innings.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Project Glasswing participants—which already include firms like Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto Networks—are permitted to use Mythos for defensive purposes only.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
While non-intrusive research activities such as remote sensing and documentation are permitted, any action that could disturb the wreck requires authorization from the Naval History and Heritage Command.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In recent days, council members Charles Lauersdorf and Macy Hill posted information on Facebook outlining the types of mobility devices that are permitted in Fort Worth, and where those devices can be operated.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The state health department said it was not allowed to conduct a full inspection of the facility Friday, and was permitted only to examine food service areas.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
That would no longer be permitted under the new system.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitted
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They are not designed as retail sales floors, but as brand immersion experiences with expert consultants serving as guides to inspire and educate potential customers before being referred to an authorized dealer.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sam Raskin, a spokesperson for the mayor, said that NYPD headcount is expected to fluctuate throughout the year and as a result the force will sometimes fall above or below authorized headcount.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Tuesday night allowed Alabama to use in November’s elections a new map for congressional districts that a lower federal court ruled was discriminatory to Black voters.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Leda was allowed to have popsicles, Jell-O, Cream of Wheat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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These racist, sexist and abhorrent comments absolutely do not reflect the values of the Massachusetts State Police and are not tolerated within our ranks.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but the message – that antisemitism need not be tolerated – is clear.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And this time, Starz is a co-producer with Lionsgate Television, whereas the previous Power shows were all licensed.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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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
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Trump has previously said that a suspension of uranium enrichment for 20 years would be acceptable.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting council member.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are dozens of certified Welcoming America cities, but not all are on the federal government's sanctuary city list.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Permitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitted. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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