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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 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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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
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The method lets scientists detect extremely weak electric and magnetic fields that can interfere with fragile quantum states.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The social platform lets millions of users interact through avatars resembling anime characters, animals, robots and humans.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Tesla has said its Autopilot system enables vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake within their lanes, while Full Self-Driving lets vehicles obey traffic signals and change lanes.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The at-will flexibility that can make an American worker feel disposable also lets firms shed labor quickly and move people toward more productive uses.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The other lets go of a red balloon.
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Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Technology that shows who's scheduled to be in lets employees make informed decisions about when their presence adds value.
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Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 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.
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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.
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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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
29 July 2025
Verb
This guest lets her turquoise skort take centerstage by pairing it with a heather gray tank and black flip-flops.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The method lets scientists detect extremely weak electric and magnetic fields that can interfere with fragile quantum states.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The social platform lets millions of users interact through avatars resembling anime characters, animals, robots and humans.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Tesla has said its Autopilot system enables vehicles to steer, accelerate and brake within their lanes, while Full Self-Driving lets vehicles obey traffic signals and change lanes.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The at-will flexibility that can make an American worker feel disposable also lets firms shed labor quickly and move people toward more productive uses.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Noun
Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The other lets go of a red balloon.
—
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Technology that shows who's scheduled to be in lets employees make informed decisions about when their presence adds value.
—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets
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Gallagher's office said the authorization allows Congress to appropriate funds and the Corps to separately expend funds.
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This allows aircraft to strike targets while remaining outside much of the enemy’s air defense envelope.
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Nobody rents emergency capacity at those prices when supply is plentiful.
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Nick Waddell rents a studio apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The goal should be balance and governance that enables speed, quality and measurable results.
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The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out.
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Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
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This fuss-free group of plants tolerates challenging growing conditions, including heat, drought, and humidity and the gorgeous foliage is unbothered by deer and rabbits.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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Remember, your perspective shapes your reality—choose to see opportunities over obstacles.
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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New Mexico The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) currently permits athletic participation based on a student's gender identity.
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.
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The church currently leases spaces at Providence Square Shopping Center at 709-A International Drive, about 9 miles northeast of the Morrison YMCA.
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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“Lets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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