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1
as in having
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 letting
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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3
as in enabling
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in tolerating
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 permitting
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
In two cases, Colorado and other states have sued the administration over its move to end billions of dollars in funding for electric-vehicle infrastructure and its effort to suspend leasing and permitting of new wind projects.
—Joey Roulette, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Kinder Morgan and Phillips 66 announced the project’s open season, which clues interested parties and potential customers into the proposal, before any permitting actually begins.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will likely stay open for two to three more weeks, weather permitting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His company is not alone in eyeing the sand, about 750,000 cubic yards, piling up at Prado Dam as a source, but permitting has proven too difficult.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to the arena renovation, the Carter administration has proposed incentivizing the conversion of office buildings into housing through a $5 million downtown fund and efforts to streamline permitting, including a new software interface known as PAULIE.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
The governor is also calling on the DPU to move ahead with outstanding solar permitting, which would expand electric supply to the state’s grid.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, many within the nuclear energy industry are hopeful that utilizing federal and public lands would accelerate the buildout of new reactors by reducing delays often encountered throughout the state and federal permitting process.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
When comparing 2000 and 2025 data, San Jose’s permitting activity has dropped 68%.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Their characteristic projecting spines serve both as flotation modulators (via a complex process akin to raising and lowering protoplasmic sails) and as masts permitting the cell to extend itself outward into the surrounding water and feed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the planning or permitting processes, the influx of thousands of people has become inevitable.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The library is on track to obtain occupancy permitting in December, Gould said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Interconnect Tour operates once daily seven days a week from the end of December to early April, conditions permitting.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The event will take place whether permitting and while supplies lasts.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
The legislation would mandate a study on the technology’s effects on the employment of current ride-share drivers and prohibit self-driving cars from operating in Boston until that’s been completed and other permitting requirements are established.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
In two cases, Colorado and other states have sued the administration over its move to end billions of dollars in funding for electric-vehicle infrastructure and its effort to suspend leasing and permitting of new wind projects.
—Joey Roulette, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Kinder Morgan and Phillips 66 announced the project’s open season, which clues interested parties and potential customers into the proposal, before any permitting actually begins.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will likely stay open for two to three more weeks, weather permitting.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
His company is not alone in eyeing the sand, about 750,000 cubic yards, piling up at Prado Dam as a source, but permitting has proven too difficult.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to the arena renovation, the Carter administration has proposed incentivizing the conversion of office buildings into housing through a $5 million downtown fund and efforts to streamline permitting, including a new software interface known as PAULIE.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
The governor is also calling on the DPU to move ahead with outstanding solar permitting, which would expand electric supply to the state’s grid.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, many within the nuclear energy industry are hopeful that utilizing federal and public lands would accelerate the buildout of new reactors by reducing delays often encountered throughout the state and federal permitting process.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Among the changes are proposals to raise fines for violating vacation rental rules, allowing for more sidewalk dining in Old Town and permitting more housing near MCS Miramar.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
When comparing 2000 and 2025 data, San Jose’s permitting activity has dropped 68%.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Their characteristic projecting spines serve both as flotation modulators (via a complex process akin to raising and lowering protoplasmic sails) and as masts permitting the cell to extend itself outward into the surrounding water and feed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Regardless of the planning or permitting processes, the influx of thousands of people has become inevitable.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The library is on track to obtain occupancy permitting in December, Gould said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Interconnect Tour operates once daily seven days a week from the end of December to early April, conditions permitting.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The event will take place whether permitting and while supplies lasts.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitting
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Athos Bulcão Foundation Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Brazilian artist Athos Bulcão, the Athos Bulcão Foundation serves as both a museum and a shop, allowing visitors to take a piece inspired by his style home.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when homeowners agreed, a notary would come with a multipage contract in confusing language, the AG’s office said, and the notary would pressure homeowners to sign immediately without allowing time for review.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Under Baer, Stitch Fix has been opening the aperture and is letting consumers get larger fixes on their own timetables as well as shipments based on a theme or built around a purchase through the platform’s freestyle service.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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And as for balancing her still-thriving acting career with music, Silvers plans on letting curiosity reign.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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With much of the world horrified by the USSR’s brutality, Eisenhower was furious that the British-French-Israeli offensive was both diverting international attention and handing Moscow a PR victory by enabling it to speak about Western aggression in the Middle East.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The woman who said Butler had manipulated her faith to abuse her as a teen blamed the Assemblies of God’s lack of safeguards for enabling him.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Figure’s business centers around putting mortgages on the blockchain, which the company says speeds up the granting and funding of home loans.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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The last one standing is rewarded with a financial windfall and the granting of a single wish, any wish.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wrapped in a blanked on the sofa, binging reruns of The Oprah Show on YouTube and gleefully ignoring emails all morning is my idea of heaven.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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On July 4, after Zane confessed to feeling guilty about ignoring more texts from his family members, the chatbot offered to help Zane craft a terse message to them.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Used with the permission of the publisher, Simon & Schuster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Revoke any unnecessary permissions immediately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Permitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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