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to let

ADJECTIVE
vacant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare deserted idle unemployed unfilled uninhabited unused
WEAK
abandoned available clear devoid disengaged free not in use stark tenantless unengaged unlived in untaken untenanted void without contents
Antonyms
STRONGEST
busy employed full populated used
WEAK
aware cognizant comprehending occupied overflowing

Example Sentences

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The decision to let passengers disperse around the globe has stirred anxiety beyond the Canary Islands, but infectious-disease doctors told The Wall Street Journal that any fears of a Covid-like situation were misplaced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She said there were many changes we could make to our gardens to "let hedgehogs in and make things more suitable for wildlife".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

She dies confused, in pain, not ready to go, as am I, confused, in pain, and not ready to let her go.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Fears over artificial-intelligence disruption to software have gripped the market and refused to let go.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

I do my best to let go of the elusive dusting of guilt that threatens the peace I’ve made with myself.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam