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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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The permitting process went smoothly despite the relatively new form of construction, Lin said.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In the winter, high-end Everline Resort offers snowcat tours to a winter bonfire and stargazing circle (snow permitting), while Tahoe Adventure Company runs group sunset and full moon snowshoe tours around the north shore.
—AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
His administration has committed to pulling back on AI regulations and streamlining permitting for new data centers and energy infrastructure.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The candidates who are currently ahead in their respective races supported finding ways to bring smaller housing options to Overland Park’s stock and allow developers to move through the permitting process in a more efficient manner.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Many changes are meant to streamline permitting processes, bring the city in line with state and federal regulations and to eliminate barriers to add housing.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Smart, stable policies that shorten permitting timelines and foster collaboration among utilities, developers, and manufacturers will help America scale up faster.
—Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed today.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 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
Noun
When to Go One of the best ski resorts in Colorado, Purgatory is typically open from mid-November to the end of April, weather permitting.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
The permitting process went smoothly despite the relatively new form of construction, Lin said.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
In the winter, high-end Everline Resort offers snowcat tours to a winter bonfire and stargazing circle (snow permitting), while Tahoe Adventure Company runs group sunset and full moon snowshoe tours around the north shore.
—AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
His administration has committed to pulling back on AI regulations and streamlining permitting for new data centers and energy infrastructure.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The candidates who are currently ahead in their respective races supported finding ways to bring smaller housing options to Overland Park’s stock and allow developers to move through the permitting process in a more efficient manner.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Many changes are meant to streamline permitting processes, bring the city in line with state and federal regulations and to eliminate barriers to add housing.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
City officials are completing permitting and logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install 750 to 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Smart, stable policies that shorten permitting timelines and foster collaboration among utilities, developers, and manufacturers will help America scale up faster.
—Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed today.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 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
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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Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead of doing multiple loads at once and letting clean clothes pile up, focus on one load at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the corporation’s response to the row was feeble at best, enabling conservative critics to advance their long-running campaign against the broadcaster.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 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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There were fires that needed putting out across the team and having Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in form has helped extinguish a number of them.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was suspended to begin the 1995 season for cocaine and admitted to having a substance abuse problem.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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