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as in had
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in let
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 tolerated
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 admitted
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 allotted
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabled
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 reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believed
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 intended
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 allowed
Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The top and skirt combo also allowed Jenner to show off her toned torso and ample cleavage, months after revealing her exact breast augmentation details on June 3.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Their father, remaining behind, graduated from Budweiser to Jameson and allowed his perceptions to blur.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The decision not only mitigated against jet lag but allowed players to spend the first week on the course, perfecting their pairing strategies, rather than cramming too much time into the days immediately before play started, where media commitments are at their height.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Also, Dallas’ defense has allowed the most receiving yards per game and the highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Broncos entered Week 3 having allowed eight opponent trips to the red zone, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys rushed for 117 yards and allowed the one Parsons sack (with no yardage lost) against a ferocious Green Bay front.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Musk has allowed conspiracy theorists and antisemitic posters back on the platform on free speech grounds.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The top and skirt combo also allowed Jenner to show off her toned torso and ample cleavage, months after revealing her exact breast augmentation details on June 3.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Their father, remaining behind, graduated from Budweiser to Jameson and allowed his perceptions to blur.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The decision not only mitigated against jet lag but allowed players to spend the first week on the course, perfecting their pairing strategies, rather than cramming too much time into the days immediately before play started, where media commitments are at their height.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Also, Dallas’ defense has allowed the most receiving yards per game and the highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers this season.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Broncos entered Week 3 having allowed eight opponent trips to the red zone, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowed
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The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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In January, at Bondi’s confirmation hearing, the Democratic senator Amy Klobuchar sought assurances that Trump would not be permitted to tamper with criminal cases.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional approaches, HydroSpread lets ultrathin polymer films form directly on water, eliminating the fragile and error-prone step of transferring films from rigid surfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI’s move toward proactive assistants Pulse follows OpenAI's January introduction of Tasks, a feature that lets Plus and Pro subscribers schedule ChatGPT to perform specific actions at set times.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's unanimous vote sends a powerful bipartisan message to those who ignore our laws and imperil our safety—this reckless misconduct will not be tolerated.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite this challenge, researchers reported that patients tolerated the procedure well with manageable side effects.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Telegraph reported on consumers’ return woes in June and noted that a spokesperson reportedly admitted returns had been taking longer than usual to process, but did not explain why.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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In rehearsal footage ahead of the big dance, Irwin admitted that he had not been born yet when the song was released, just four years before his father's death.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The amount varies each day because every country is different, but each team is allotted the same amount.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each side has been allotted one hour and 45 minutes for their closing arguments.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The move is enabled by the expansion of Florida’s Schools of Hope law, which allows approved charter school operators co-locate or have full access to underused, vacant or surplus district facilities in the attendance zone or within five miles of a persistently low-performing school.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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These vast resources of corvée labor and raw materials also enabled powerful rulers to secure their place in the afterlife.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The report reflected an unusually large upward adjustment of half a percentage point, which the Bureau of Economic Analysis attributed to a revision to consumer spending.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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The funds will support ongoing rescue and cleanup efforts, including the removal of hazardous pressurized tanks scattered across Globe, many of which are believed to contain propane.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grace is not weakness but resolve, the Charleston families believed, and politics, too, depends on a willingness to coax one another toward better ground.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Allowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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