as in permitting
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as in having
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in letting
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in tolerating
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in allotting
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabling
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in thinking
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in intending
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allowing
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The 808, by contrast, had an onboard computer, allowing musicians to program their own sounds and percussion patterns.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Leading up to National Burrito Day, Chipotle brought back its Burrito Vault game, allowing customers to play for a chance to win free burritos for life, BOGO deals or double-protein rewards from March 30 to April 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Abe Martinez struck out six in five innings for the pitching win, allowing a run on six hits and two walks.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Belarus has been sanctioned repeatedly by Western countries — both for its crackdown on human rights and for allowing Moscow to use its territory in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Critics argue that this integration blurs the line between primary and secondary ticket markets, allowing the company to collect fees on both the original sale and resale transactions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Share a story from your childhood or help a child with a project, allowing youthful happiness to exist freely.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
The 808, by contrast, had an onboard computer, allowing musicians to program their own sounds and percussion patterns.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.
—Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Leading up to National Burrito Day, Chipotle brought back its Burrito Vault game, allowing customers to play for a chance to win free burritos for life, BOGO deals or double-protein rewards from March 30 to April 1.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Abe Martinez struck out six in five innings for the pitching win, allowing a run on six hits and two walks.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Belarus has been sanctioned repeatedly by Western countries — both for its crackdown on human rights and for allowing Moscow to use its territory in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Critics argue that this integration blurs the line between primary and secondary ticket markets, allowing the company to collect fees on both the original sale and resale transactions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
As the war progressed, Tehran accused several Gulf Arab states of allowing the US to use their territories to launch attacks onto the Islamic Republic.
—Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
Noun
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And the shortage is the product of our own municipal decisions (zoning, permitting, land-use rules).—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Exploration, permitting, financing, and construction can take many years before production begins.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Parents love having an easy, reusable activity for restaurants, travel days, sleepovers or quiet time at home.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Blue Owl, which is unique in having two of these nontraded private credit funds, is also among the last to report redemptions.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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This will provide humidity without letting the orchid sit in water.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The suit also accused Michel, Esformes and others of admitting elderly patients from ALFs owned by Michel and Esformes to Larkin for medically unnecessary treatment paid for by Medicare and Medicaid.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those agencies are flush with cash due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which congressional Republicans passed last summer, allotting more than $150 billion to both agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Dyrt recommends allotting two to three weeks for the trek, which starts in the original and most popular origin city for the historic trail.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic, whose policies bar it from enabling fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, resisted on these points, slowing negotiations for an overhauled deal.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That was one of the Current’s biggest departures, enabling them to pay $1 million to acquire star attacker Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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What To Know As the conflict enters its second month, several world leaders are speaking directly to their populations, reflecting how the war's impact has spread well beyond the battlefield.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Comments Tell Their Own Story The video’s comment section has become a gathering place for users reflecting on YouTube’s evolution and their own relationship with the platform.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Allowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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