1
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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2
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 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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as in patent
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Recent Examples of permit
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Prior to issuing the permit, TDEC would consult with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
Danny’s Greek Cafe will replace the old Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on Horne Street, according to permit filings with the City of Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Walton’s second permit was given in 2023 and expired in June.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Prior to issuing the permit, TDEC would consult with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
For more on what items are or aren't permitted, click here.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
Danny’s Greek Cafe will replace the old Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on Horne Street, according to permit filings with the City of Fort Worth.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
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This category was evaluated based on a company's patent activity, its impact and its research and design investment.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Under the previous presidential administration, federal agencies identified potential uses for AI such as processing patent applications, detecting tax fraud, reviewing grant submissions and copy-editing press releases.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass during warm-ups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Reuben Lowery was in perfect position to intercept the pass in the end zone.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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But when Gorbachev tried to extract concessions on the Strategic Defense Initiative, Reagan walked away.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the table: Territorial concessions to Russia (which are unacceptable to Ukraine), an end to further Russian aggression against Ukraine (which is unacceptable to Russia), and whether the U.S. and NATO will back its position with ongoing military support for Ukraine.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The show was unapologetically charged with feminism, justice and liberty for all.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Religious liberty, gay rights, and transgender equality can all coexist.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Especially in the post-pandemic world, where risk tolerance is lower and businesses need more flexibility, this model just makes sense.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Individuals can build up a tolerance to prevent diarrhea and other side effects.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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An expungement could pave the way for Herman to get his certification reinstated.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, the FDA removed the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone and added a pharmacy certification process, essentially expanding access through telehealth.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The school could reapply for the grant, but a new grant would not cover any items the school already purchased for the upcoming 2025-26 year.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Every nonprofit knows the pain of spending weeks on a major grant application only to walk away empty-handed.—
Scott Brighton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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