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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
David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our Red Plaid Sateen Sheet Set lets your guests relax in wintery style.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Johnson lets readers hear directly from activists, farmers, urban planners, artists, journalists and lawyers on myriad solutions.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
In full-grain leather and mesh upper, these boots are warm but ultrathin and flexible, with a waterproof membrane that keeps water out and lets moisture out.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Xero Shoes Ridgeway Chelsea Boots $160 at REI Chelsea boots are incredibly versatile for travel, and this pair has a flexible design that lets your feet flex and bend naturally for extra comfort and a full range of movement.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The only drama is whether Fried goes ahead and signs before Burnes, or lets Burnes set the bar.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Thinking this way lets a translator cut through, or simply ignore, a lot of knotty problems.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Today, along with all those stats, YouTube announced a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators add their own commentary and analysis to sports content in real time.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our Red Plaid Sateen Sheet Set lets your guests relax in wintery style.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Johnson lets readers hear directly from activists, farmers, urban planners, artists, journalists and lawyers on myriad solutions.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
In full-grain leather and mesh upper, these boots are warm but ultrathin and flexible, with a waterproof membrane that keeps water out and lets moisture out.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Xero Shoes Ridgeway Chelsea Boots $160 at REI Chelsea boots are incredibly versatile for travel, and this pair has a flexible design that lets your feet flex and bend naturally for extra comfort and a full range of movement.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The only drama is whether Fried goes ahead and signs before Burnes, or lets Burnes set the bar.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Thinking this way lets a translator cut through, or simply ignore, a lot of knotty problems.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets
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While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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All of this allows brands to personalize experiences for consumers and drive revenue while saving significant costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The collective spirit of giving through mini-crowdfunding enables small, like-minded groups to achieve big things that are important to them.Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our company's Policy Engine, for example, enables granular control over transaction approvals, user permissions, and access settings—allowing administrators to tailor workflows to fit specific operational needs and compliance requirements.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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If management ignores negative behavior, team members become frustrated and the work environment is destabilized, Price warns.Sally Percy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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These barriers include consumer discrimination and disparities in access to capital, which significantly impact their ability to grow and sustain profitable businesses.Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In my opinion, here are the three main barriers to importing agile into the public sector.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Lets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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