1
as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
as the war progressed, each family's allowance of sugar and flour was reduced
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2
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
without the official allowance of the school board, no organization can hold its meetings on school property
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Recent Examples of allowances
Corum gave her children debit cards and uses a family personal finance app connected to the cards to distribute their allowances and monitor their spending.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
In addition to his life sentences, Radford will forfeit all pay and allowances, be reduced in rank to E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge from the Army, according to a statement from OSTC.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Average annual compensation for service members, including allowances for housing and other expenses, began at $57,604 in 2025 and topped $228,000 for colonels and captains, according to the agency.
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Tom Huddleston Jr.
megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
That’s because its funding is tied to an auction for a shrinking number of pollution allowances.
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Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The position offers a salary range of about $252,000 to nearly $307,000, with monthly auto and technology allowances of $400 and $100, respectively.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Greenlight did the first-ever block trade on Kalshi, in April, a six-figure bet that an auction of carbon allowances in California would settle above a specific price.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Charlotte Council members made a base salary of $41,600 this year, or $64,251 with allowances.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
In addition to his life sentences, Radford will forfeit all pay and allowances, be reduced in rank to E-1, and receive a dishonorable discharge from the Army, according to a statement from OSTC.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Average annual compensation for service members, including allowances for housing and other expenses, began at $57,604 in 2025 and topped $228,000 for colonels and captains, according to the agency.
—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
That’s because its funding is tied to an auction for a shrinking number of pollution allowances.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The position offers a salary range of about $252,000 to nearly $307,000, with monthly auto and technology allowances of $400 and $100, respectively.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Greenlight did the first-ever block trade on Kalshi, in April, a six-figure bet that an auction of carbon allowances in California would settle above a specific price.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Charlotte Council members made a base salary of $41,600 this year, or $64,251 with allowances.
—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowances
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
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This includes capabilities like just-in-time access, clear ownership models and the ability to rapidly provision and revoke permissions at the same speed these agents operate.
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Bring your diplomatic grace to a money talk, and set clear permissions that protect trust without keeping score.
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Against this backdrop, investor confidence in JCET has surged, with the company’s shares listed in Shanghai climbing 147 percent since the start of the year, driven by strong business growth and rising demand for advanced chip technologies.
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The leading labs are also preparing for stock market listings, and settling the question of the government's role before their shares trade would remove a major overhang for prospective investors.
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This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
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On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
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The southern African nation recently introduced lithium concentrate quotas and increased royalties on lithium concentrate exports to boost revenues from its natural resources.
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Another man, Wilson, said he was electrocuted for failing to meet his quotas.
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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
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“Allowances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowances. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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