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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
Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Actions that need to be taken include updating the state’s long-term water supply and flood plans, adjusting rules and processes to implement laws passed this year related to water planning, financial assistance and permitting, and more.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The sculptures will be up through the night and into New Year’s day, weather permitting.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
City hall told him to tear it up This story about a hard-working handyman who learned the hard way about city regulations and permitting got a lot of attention.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
But Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible with the naked eye shortly after sunset, weather permitting, though Mercury and Venus will be low on the horizon.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Those challenges notwithstanding, most players enjoy the small break for their physical and mental wellbeing, and to spend some time with their families — either in Minnesota or via a quick trip to their hometowns, weather permitting.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
There will be a minimum of one (1) challenge per day during the filming period, with a rest day after the second challenge day (weather permitting).
—Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2025
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Even with sufficient investor support, the project would still have to go through an extensive regulatory and permitting process that would undoubtedly receive pushback from environmental groups.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Conditions permitting, visitors can glide from the glass conservatory down to the Sinnissippi Rose Garden—all for free.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
But many of those projects face headwinds outside PJM’s direct control, including siting and permitting challenges, supply chain delays, and difficult financing conditions.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Chesterton has learned that dealing with the railroad permitting process takes time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The decision to close was a difficult one, Meehan told The Times earlier this year, informed by difficulties in permitting its planned rooftop seating, lowered check averages and slow foot traffic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Of those instances, 1,119 shootings were deemed to be in self-defense, with many cases going unprosecuted due to various laws throughout the country permitting the use of guns in life-threatening situations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
There are many benefits for passing new legislation to simplify the solar permitting process for residents.
—Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Actions that need to be taken include updating the state’s long-term water supply and flood plans, adjusting rules and processes to implement laws passed this year related to water planning, financial assistance and permitting, and more.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The sculptures will be up through the night and into New Year’s day, weather permitting.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
City hall told him to tear it up This story about a hard-working handyman who learned the hard way about city regulations and permitting got a lot of attention.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
But Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible with the naked eye shortly after sunset, weather permitting, though Mercury and Venus will be low on the horizon.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
Those challenges notwithstanding, most players enjoy the small break for their physical and mental wellbeing, and to spend some time with their families — either in Minnesota or via a quick trip to their hometowns, weather permitting.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
There will be a minimum of one (1) challenge per day during the filming period, with a rest day after the second challenge day (weather permitting).
—Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
So where fiber connections may be expensive to make (think rivers and ravines, for instance), or where permitting is very challenging, FSO could provide just the solution.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
In theory, that would allow Glenn to lean on him for advice while also permitting him to focus his efforts elsewhere, like on offense and special teams.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Even with sufficient investor support, the project would still have to go through an extensive regulatory and permitting process that would undoubtedly receive pushback from environmental groups.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Conditions permitting, visitors can glide from the glass conservatory down to the Sinnissippi Rose Garden—all for free.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
But many of those projects face headwinds outside PJM’s direct control, including siting and permitting challenges, supply chain delays, and difficult financing conditions.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Chesterton has learned that dealing with the railroad permitting process takes time.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Please consult your local burn permitting authorities as to whether burning is allowed.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The decision to close was a difficult one, Meehan told The Times earlier this year, informed by difficulties in permitting its planned rooftop seating, lowered check averages and slow foot traffic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Of those instances, 1,119 shootings were deemed to be in self-defense, with many cases going unprosecuted due to various laws throughout the country permitting the use of guns in life-threatening situations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitting
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These platforms display prices and coverages side by side, allowing drivers to spot differences that may not be clear at first glance.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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His version of vulnerability, letting the audience get to know him.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cuban argues if similar transparency and direct‑to‑consumer models were applied across health care—combined with rules like letting cash prices count toward insurance deductibles—the country could strip out layers of waste that burden both families and, ultimately, public budgets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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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
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The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Steering a flailing economy, presiding over Central America's highest homicide rate, and tolerating corruption in her own ranks Her party’s candidate, once the front-runner, trails in a distant third at 19 percent.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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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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From frequent favorites like Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez and George and Amal Clooney, to couples having a rare date night like Julia Roberts and Danny Moder and Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Moroney, significant others had a significant presence.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jaffery describes it as an unfortunate oversight and a prime example on the importance of having diverse voices at the table when making decisions.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to cut in, with Navarro ignoring her in the moment.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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James said the administration has not provided evidence of fraud or misuse of child care funding in New York, while ignoring the standard processes for withholding such funds.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hunt 0234 is valid on private and public lands in the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula, but private only in the southern Lower Peninsula, as well as Fort Custer military lands, with permission.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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At oral arguments, the justices expressed scepticism that the White House has the power to impose taxes on trade without the permission of Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Permitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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