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1
as in having
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 letting
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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as in enabling
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in tolerating
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 permitting
Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Exploration, permitting, financing, and construction can take many years before production begins.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This Near Northside eatery still has seats open in its dining room, enclosed veranda and (weather permitting) outside patio Easter Sunday.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright touted his optimism for congressional permitting reform, which is being considered to expedite the timelines for all energy sources, from wind and solar farms to power-line transmission to gas pipelines.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Critics on both sides of the aisle have warned that fast-tracking federal permitting for the data centers without regulation could put a strain on the country’s power grid.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The bill features a slew of financing, permitting, zoning and environmental reforms aimed at lowering housing costs and speeding up new home construction.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach, to as far south as West Palm Beach.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 28 Mar. 2026
It’s expected to open this spring after almost three years of planning and permitting, said spokesperson Michelle Kidd Eynon.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Keller was even better, permitting just three singles and no walks in six innings.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Embrace permitting reform to reduce building costs and bolster green energy.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers reached out to the service journalism team earlier this year, wondering if the state mandates licensing or permitting for local lemonade stands.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Pollack said the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control granted and then revoked a license permitting the Venezuelan government to pay his legal fees.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
After re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion will splashdown off the coast of San Diego (weather and systems permitting) with the assistance of two sets of parachutes designed to slow it down to a safe speed of about 17 mph.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Mahan’s campaign website lays out a multi-pronged approach to ensuring affordable housing in the state, including through capping fees and taxes on new infill housing and addressing permitting delays.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
And the shortage is the product of our own municipal decisions (zoning, permitting, land-use rules).
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Exploration, permitting, financing, and construction can take many years before production begins.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This Near Northside eatery still has seats open in its dining room, enclosed veranda and (weather permitting) outside patio Easter Sunday.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright touted his optimism for congressional permitting reform, which is being considered to expedite the timelines for all energy sources, from wind and solar farms to power-line transmission to gas pipelines.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Critics on both sides of the aisle have warned that fast-tracking federal permitting for the data centers without regulation could put a strain on the country’s power grid.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The bill features a slew of financing, permitting, zoning and environmental reforms aimed at lowering housing costs and speeding up new home construction.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, a rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast could be visible as far north as Jacksonville Beach, to as far south as West Palm Beach.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 28 Mar. 2026
It’s expected to open this spring after almost three years of planning and permitting, said spokesperson Michelle Kidd Eynon.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Miami, which lost for the seventh time in eight games, again was slow and passive and inattentive defensively, permitting the Pacers to shoot 58 percent overall and 46 percent (18 for 39) on threes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Keller was even better, permitting just three singles and no walks in six innings.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Embrace permitting reform to reduce building costs and bolster green energy.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers reached out to the service journalism team earlier this year, wondering if the state mandates licensing or permitting for local lemonade stands.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Pollack said the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control granted and then revoked a license permitting the Venezuelan government to pay his legal fees.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
After re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, the Orion will splashdown off the coast of San Diego (weather and systems permitting) with the assistance of two sets of parachutes designed to slow it down to a safe speed of about 17 mph.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Mahan’s campaign website lays out a multi-pronged approach to ensuring affordable housing in the state, including through capping fees and taxes on new infill housing and addressing permitting delays.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permitting
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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
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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
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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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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, enabling file syncing and sharing across devices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 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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The granting of humanitarian parole is discretionary and receiving it does not give the parolee any legal immigration status.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Regulators have pledged faster turnarounds and the granting of rates that reflect growing wildfire risks to incentivize insurers to expand coverage in high-hazard areas.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But here’s the thing — ignoring your gutters is one of the fastest ways to turn a free weekend project into a budget-wrecking emergency repair.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the deadline, Immigration and Customs Enforcement finally granted her permission to reenter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Warso got permission from the facility’s director for the demonstration, along with a reminder not to post flyers.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Permitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permitting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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