allowances

noun

plural of allowance
1
as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group as the war progressed, each family's allowance of sugar and flour was reduced

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2
as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something without the official allowance of the school board, no organization can hold its meetings on school property

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Recent Examples of allowances Roster changes on other days would likely be common, with allowances for some routine transactions like waiver claims and excused absences, such as paternity leave. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The university's 2026-27 cost-of-attendance estimates include allowances for expenses beyond tuition and fees. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Edison is providing a $72 climate credit on summer electricity bills as a part of a California program that requires large facilities that produce greenhouse gas emissions to buy carbon pollution allowances. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 As electricity costs have risen, some states have sought to use a greater share of the proceeds from RGGI allowances for ratepayer relief. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Many plans offer eligible members benefits that may include transportation, post-discharge meals, grocery allowances, telehealth, and dental, vision, and hearing services, depending on the plan and individual eligibility. — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Airline status can also unlock benefits on partner carriers, including priority services, baggage allowances, seating perks, and upgrades. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Leo added that he was never shown the terms of reference and the investigation report made no substantive allowances for his mental health or previous experience of discrimination. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allowances
  1. portions
  2. permissions
  3. shares
  4. authorizations
  5. parts
  6. permits
  7. quotas
  8. consents
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.
    — Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment shares are up 45% this year.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While new medicines are likely more than a year away from hitting US shelves, analysts expect Cosmo shares to nearly double over the next 12 months.
    — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shares
Noun
  • Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • The swamp hen, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, mostly is found along the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean as well as parts of South America.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That leaves more room for the parts of festival life that resist scheduling.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
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
Definition of permits
Noun
  • Fisheries as the sticking point Under EU rules, fishing quotas are based on historical fishing patterns, among other things.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its ten affiliated states (known as OPEC+) has contentious quotas around oil production.
    — Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quotas
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents

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“Allowances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowances. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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