1
as in to allow
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 to let
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in to tolerate
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 permit
Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
However, they were permitted to carry their phones.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The next phase of the incentive program under consideration on Tuesday will expand the 50% tax reduction from 1,800 to 3,600 units for eligible projects that receive a building permit before Feb. 28, 2027.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Ages and abilities permitting, other activities include surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball, as well as the use of a wooden gym.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
However, they were permitted to carry their phones.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Minnesota law allows those with permits to carry guns in public and does not require them to be concealed.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The next phase of the incentive program under consideration on Tuesday will expand the 50% tax reduction from 1,800 to 3,600 units for eligible projects that receive a building permit before Feb. 28, 2027.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permit
Verb
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Guzmán López's attorney said the plea deal allows his client to avoid an automatic life sentence, according to The Associated Press.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This special finish allows the torch to shift colors by reflecting the environments it is carried through, whether that be Milan’s bright city lights or the peaks of the Dolomites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The former county clerk in Colorado was convicted of multiple crimes for letting someone access data from a secure voting system in an effort to prove unsubstantiated 2020 election conspiracies.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement sources also described a delay in local cooperation with federal investigators in the beginning stages of the investigation, with days going by before federal investigators were let into the fold.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Overall, the system aims to prioritize safety, enable worker collaboration, and maintain regulatory compliance without limiting work areas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The way the service will work is that once a connection is made, the person with the T-Mobile account enters a few digits on their phone (*87* to be exact) and that will enable the real-time translation service on the network.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Glycine is generally well-tolerated but can cause digestive side effects such as diarrhea, gas, or stomach pain.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump cannot tolerate the reality of others rejecting him.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many of the drugs are off-patent or already offered at deep discounts.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company introduced patent technologies, such as, the electric self-starter, mass production breakthroughs, and automatic transmissions – making modern transportation accessible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judges in counties with the program have a list of OFR attorneys who can be contacted and paid through legislative appropriations, rather than through court funds.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Still, even inside the awards-season bubble, the turmoil surrounding the movie business, the country and the world beyond it was hard to ignore.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the former San Clemente High and USC star played error-free, tossed a touchdown pass and let running back Kenneth Walker III, kicker Jason Myers and a dominating defense do the rest in a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 28-year-old quarterback started slowly, completing only six of his first 17 pass attempts against a ferocious Patriots pass rush.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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