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as in allows
to give permission for or to approve of
the school won't permit such an activity on its grounds
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as in lets
to give permission to
you are not permitted to swim at the town pond without a season pass
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as in enables
to make able or possible
we'll have our picnic on Thursday, weather permitting
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as in tolerates
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 permits
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
All residential outdoor burn permits across San Diego County will be suspended beginning next month, Cal Fire officials said Friday.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
When major industry permits expire, MDE will frequently extend the old permit so that the industry can keep operating.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, or HEAR Act, expands on a 2016 law, signed by President Barack Obama, that permits victims and descendants of victims of the Holocaust to lay legal claim to works of art looted by the Nazis or sold to the Nazis under false pretenses.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The Screening Partnership Program, or SPP, permits airports to apply for private companies to provide airport security screening at their checkpoints.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Shop cooling mat for dogs If the airline permits cooling pads for your dog’s kennel, consider the LE SURE Premium Cooling Blanket.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This Transportation Provider Service Agreement permits MTM to discontinue operations with providers who fail to comply with MTM Health's contract and Minnesota Department of Human Services and federal requirements.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
All residential outdoor burn permits across San Diego County will be suspended beginning next month, Cal Fire officials said Friday.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
When major industry permits expire, MDE will frequently extend the old permit so that the industry can keep operating.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The 2025 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act, or HEAR Act, expands on a 2016 law, signed by President Barack Obama, that permits victims and descendants of victims of the Holocaust to lay legal claim to works of art looted by the Nazis or sold to the Nazis under false pretenses.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The Screening Partnership Program, or SPP, permits airports to apply for private companies to provide airport security screening at their checkpoints.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Shop cooling mat for dogs If the airline permits cooling pads for your dog’s kennel, consider the LE SURE Premium Cooling Blanket.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This Transportation Provider Service Agreement permits MTM to discontinue operations with providers who fail to comply with MTM Health's contract and Minnesota Department of Human Services and federal requirements.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permits
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The rule gives the Dodgers some roster flexibility, because teams can only carry a maximum of 13 pitchers on their roster, but Ohtani’s designation essentially allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The set is made from memory foam that allows more airflow, so heat doesn’t get trapped as easily, while the breathable cover adds to that cool feel.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Erwin is bullish about AI being a tool that enables the industry to survive.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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This oak tolerates many soil types.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie thrives in moist and shaded areas but also tolerates sun.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lincoln-Way West’s Owen Chudzinski has a love for baseball that goes back a long way.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The notion that Related is a rapacious developer being handed a giveaway ignores the history.—
Peter Peyser,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The authors take aim at TRIPS and TRIPS-Plus agreements by stressing the dangers of a colonialism of information that ignores individual countries’ political and economic circumstances.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Viture further claims similar patents have have been rejected in China, and that Xreal’s patent adds only minor, appearance-level changes rather than true optical innovation.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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After all, patents do temporarily block rival companies from introducing copycat products to compete against the earlier inventor and patent holder.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Carr has also used merger reviews to impose requirements related to DEI and news coverage, since large companies are willing to make concessions in exchange for transaction approvals.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Angel Stadium concessions were on the list.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Permits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permits. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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