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as in to allow
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 to 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 to enable
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in to tolerate
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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as in patent
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as in to admit (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities
the photo is too grainy to permit of anything more than a slight enlargement
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Recent Examples of permit
Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies are sitting on more than a dozen leases in federal waters that could be sites for future wind projects, says Nick Krakoff, a senior attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation, which has been heavily involved in permitting offshore wind projects.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In Westwood, an activist with the group People’s Vision Zero was cited for vandalism while painting a crosswalk without a permit, highlighting the legal risks of unauthorized safety efforts.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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The Alphabet Streets, according to Los Angeles permitting data, are rebuilding faster than any other neighborhood in the area and are expected to repopulate sooner than others.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Companies are sitting on more than a dozen leases in federal waters that could be sites for future wind projects, says Nick Krakoff, a senior attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation, which has been heavily involved in permitting offshore wind projects.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
In some states, lemonade stand operators are required to secure a business permit before setting up.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In Westwood, an activist with the group People’s Vision Zero was cited for vandalism while painting a crosswalk without a permit, highlighting the legal risks of unauthorized safety efforts.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
Noun
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Francis’ patent drawing has a complete spoon bowl with tines appearing out the front.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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That year, the region also generated almost two-thirds of the world’s biotech patent grants, more than five times what came out of Europe.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The southern Oregon Cascades, north of Howard Prairie Lake, and the eastern Douglas county foothills (above 3000 feet), including the passes along Highways 140, 62, 138, 230, and 58, could see between 10 and 20 inches of snow and 40 mph winds from Wednesday morning into Thursday afternoon.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Season passes are $65, $60 for seniors 60 and older, $40 for children 3-10.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Taxpayers generally foot a substantial portion of the bill, and owners reap the revenue from ticket sales, concessions, and stadium naming rights.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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There will be concessions, lights, speakers, two goals, four corner flags.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The cost to individuals' liberty is also increasing.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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The show, criticized for liberties taken, will presumably depict the fatal crash.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Peace is achieved by respect, dialogue, tolerance and cooperation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Anthony’s tolerance for nonsense is clear on Day One, when he high-fives Kevin for planning to propose to a co-worker in front of the entire staff.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said.—
MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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In order to address safety concerns, the Connecticut bill would require that any plug-in solar devices conform to the state’s building code and undergo testing and certification by a national product safety group, such as UL Solutions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The project was funded through a transportation grant and cost more than double the previous, even after being adjusted for inflation.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The remaining tax and fee receipts, federal grants and other revenues flow into the budget, where additional spending controls typically force hundreds of millions in additional savings each year.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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