1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in enables
to make able or possible
the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lets
Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Carruth often begins with a small image, such as a fallen pearl or a misplaced wand, and lets the story unspool from emotion.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Each model lets young riders step up in power and size with familiar controls and ergos — a smart way of building brand loyalty from the very first turn of the throttle.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s Sora app, launched three weeks ago, lets users create lifelike videos using AI.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Also, PartyBoost linking lets multiple JBL speakers sync when friends are spread out.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
Verb
The new feature lets subscribers actively share feedback on titles, providing direct input that helps shape personalized recommendations across their profile and presenting content that matches their preferences, according to the company.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Carruth often begins with a small image, such as a fallen pearl or a misplaced wand, and lets the story unspool from emotion.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
This lengthens your body, opens your chest, and lets your arms fall into a more natural position.
—Christine Buzan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Each model lets young riders step up in power and size with familiar controls and ergos — a smart way of building brand loyalty from the very first turn of the throttle.
—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
OpenAI’s Sora app, launched three weeks ago, lets users create lifelike videos using AI.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Also, PartyBoost linking lets multiple JBL speakers sync when friends are spread out.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
With nearly 1,000 employees, the company that Lebda founded lets borrowers browse loans from multiple providers including credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets
Verb
-
This approach drastically reduces energy consumption and allows the screen to be placed very close to the eye.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
-
The committee voted to ask Attorney General Josh Kaul to opine on whether grooming falls under the statute related to immoral conduct, which allows DPI to revoke a license if an educator violates it.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The specific model used in the heist was sold to a customer in the Greater Paris area who rents it out, according to Böcker’s statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
-
OpenAI rents out Nvidia graphics chips to run models through Oracle, as well as CoreWeave, Google and Microsoft.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Not every such deprivation becomes a literal matter of life and death as in the play, but making use of such scenarios enables Shakespeare to highlight more effectively the danger of arbitrary action.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Re-Calvin is powered by Trove’s new Takeback Plug-In, which enables Calvin Klein to manage item intake, routing and transparency at scale.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
-
The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The television industry can be a competitive environment for emerging writers with no shortage of obstacles.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Tier 1 permits cost $40 per quarter or $144 annually, while Tier 2 permits cost $60 per quarter or $216 annually.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The Adler offers a $750 gift card if a tenant leases within 48 hours of touring the apartment.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
-
When a customer leases an EV through the program, their payment reflects application of the tax credit and the finance company gets reimbursed.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
If a film ignores the author and the core fans, there’s no chance.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Yet that argument ignores the fact that labor markets are a function of both supply and demand, both of which are positively affected by people.—
Ben Zweig,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share