as in permitting
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as in having
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in letting
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 tolerating
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 admitting
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 allotting
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabling
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 reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in thinking
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 intending
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 allowing
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Efficiency in the workspace translates to efficiency in action, allowing leaders to maximize their output without unnecessary distractions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In contrast, less price-sensitive items like premium beauty products or specialty electronics may sustain higher margins, allowing more flexibility in their pricing.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Close kept her accessories understated, allowing the details of her dress to remain the focal points.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Yet, the Bengals lost 35-34 to Baltimore with the defense allowing touchdowns on four consecutive possessions in the second half.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Aligned with the growing focus on sustainability, the trend seems to be shifting toward highlighting the inherent qualities of base spirits, allowing their natural flavors to shine rather than masking them with overly complex or confusing ingredients.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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An organized office creates an environment where the mind can stay clear and agile, allowing leaders to think proactively rather than reactively.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Efficiency in the workspace translates to efficiency in action, allowing leaders to maximize their output without unnecessary distractions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In contrast, less price-sensitive items like premium beauty products or specialty electronics may sustain higher margins, allowing more flexibility in their pricing.
—Mikko Karkkainen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Close kept her accessories understated, allowing the details of her dress to remain the focal points.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Yet, the Bengals lost 35-34 to Baltimore with the defense allowing touchdowns on four consecutive possessions in the second half.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Aligned with the growing focus on sustainability, the trend seems to be shifting toward highlighting the inherent qualities of base spirits, allowing their natural flavors to shine rather than masking them with overly complex or confusing ingredients.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowing
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The Wolves did not score for the first 4 minutes, 32 seconds of the quarter, letting a five-point deficit swell to 18 points.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Pep Guardiola, the City manager, was magnanimous in admitting his side rode their luck during the early stages.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Effectively, this is admitting that watches speak socially for us—at least to those who pay them any heed, which is far more common nowadays than ever, as watches have become massively popular.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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Watch for housing design to evolve in ways that bring students together as opposed to enabling them to stay apart.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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An algorithm is a set of instructions enabling a computer program to put together different sources of information [data] and generate a result.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Deployment grew by 20% in 2024, reflecting higher-quality deals and more realistic valuations.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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These areas accounted for 71% of corporate deal activity through Q3 2024, reflecting strong demand and strategic importance.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.Paul Baier, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Networking is specifically about connecting with people in the same line of work—or inside and outside your industry—intending to build lasting relationships.Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Allowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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