as in flexible
often disapproving
giving people a lot of freedom or too much freedom to do what they want to do
permissive parents Some states have more permissive laws than others.
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Recent Examples of permissive
Moore believes this absolutely plays a role in why many grandparents can be more permissive.
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Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 29 Sep. 2024
As with many good concepts, internet trolls have twisted this phrase and labeled gentle parents as too permissive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The spike, which has raised international alarm, is often blamed on the permissive policies of Israel’s right-wing government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Therefore, if adopting a permissive attitude toward campus speech entailed significant costs to progressive causes, then doing so might be unwise.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
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Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 29 Sep. 2024
As with many good concepts, internet trolls have twisted this phrase and labeled gentle parents as too permissive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The spike, which has raised international alarm, is often blamed on the permissive policies of Israel’s right-wing government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024
Therefore, if adopting a permissive attitude toward campus speech entailed significant costs to progressive causes, then doing so might be unwise.
—Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissive
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Borrowers enjoy flexible funding capabilities, which is in stark contrast to banks that are typically slow moving, highly regulated and marked by a cumbersome credit box and processes.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adaptive performance monitoring, with flexible KPIs that can evolve with changing circumstances, is crucial in navigating the nonlinear aspects of the BANI environment.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whatever the result of those efforts, and whether or not Musk has a formal or informal government role in Trump’s new administration, the last thing that Tesla investors would want to see is Musk being further distracted from his time running Tesla, said Ives.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to an informal poll taken by The Athletic, 62% of respondents voted for a lifetime ban; 18.2% elected a suspension of 1-5 years; 17.4% went with a 1-year prohibition; and 2.4% said no further punishment is necessary.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Californians have pushed back on the rise in crime, most notably by recalling, in 2022, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, a left-wing prosecutor who favored a lenient approach to criem.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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In general, ancient Egypt had a more lenient perspective toward the legislative and legal position of women, but this was diminished in some capacity when the region became part of the Roman Empire in the first century B.C.E., Naether says.Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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One of the most accessible patches of forest in the Blue and Gold project is 30 minutes up the highway from Roseburg.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Ford and Ted McGinley make for a natural comedic duo, with Derek’s uncomplicated sweetness and lax attitude helping show Paul the necessity of protecting the love in his life.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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But if Trump tops Harris next month, expectation are for much more lax oversight of corporate consolidation.Dan Primack, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Chappell Roan represents a brave new generation of artists who aren’t as pliable or agreeable as their pop forebears—less willing to cozy up to political power and a little more aware, independent, and in control of their influence.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
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The silicone bristles are extremely pliable, and it’s recommended to gently use circular motions as the 8,000 pulsations per minute penetrate the skin.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Permissive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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