LETS Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

lets 1 of 2

verb

Definition of lets next

present tense third-person singular of let

as in allows

to give permission to my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas

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as in rents

chiefly British to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money

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as in enables

to make able or possible the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

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as in tolerates

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference they let their kids get away with murder

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lets

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noun

plural of let

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance

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Recent Examples of lets

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The system also produces a digital twin of the accelerator, a real-time virtual model that lets researchers test changes without touching the live machine. —

Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 Modern technology lets pitchers experiment with grips and spins to create gnarly movement and ambush batters with off-speed action. —

Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Wondrous lets its beer do the talking. —

Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground. —

Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. —

Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 Shot in Scope, filled with intimate closeups of the couple, the film lets the audience experience the same upsetting jolt as Gil over Jacques’ desire for control and toxic possessiveness. —

Alissa Simon, Variety, 16 May 2026 Imagine lowering a noisy mobile game while keeping your Spotify playlist at 100%, or even a toggle that lets two apps play simultaneously—something the OS usually blocks by default. —

Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026 On Friday, the agency announced a waiver extension that lets devices receive updates until January 1, 2029, and said the waiver may eventually become permanent. —

ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026

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The other lets go of a red balloon. —

Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 Federal police chased and targeted people randomly in public places like stores, shopping center parking lets, a church lawn and a country club and at times aimed their weapons at people or threatened them. —

Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025 The federal government’s permissiveness toward this form of betting lets platforms operate nationwide without following state laws or tax rates—a potentially lucrative proposition that has gained venture capital backing while angering states and tribal groups. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze. —

IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025

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For instance, as my soft secondaries and the receivers who’ll benefit most from them in fantasy football article detailed, this system grades a defensive back who allows a low yards per attempt (YPA) total but a high PPR fantasy points per game (FPPG) total as a favorable matchup.

— KC Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Going for a slightly longer take on a bob that hits below the chin (and perhaps even grazes toward your shoulders) allows all the polish and charm of a bob, while letting natural texture give a breezy, airy look that requires minimal work.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026