1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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2
as in to let
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empower
By offering solutions that streamline operations, harness the power of data, and enhance customer engagement, these companies empower businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively – all while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Such a designation could potentially empower the US government to use military force abroad in combatting the groups.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Empowerment: We are empowered by knowing and upholding our rights and responsibilities.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Such a designation could potentially empower the US government to use military force abroad in combatting the groups.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Empowerment: We are empowered by knowing and upholding our rights and responsibilities.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 28 Mar. 2025
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Indians generally revere elephants and tolerate a great deal of hardship to enable coexistence—about 500 humans are killed due to human-elephant conflict annually there.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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In April 2022, prosecutors say Santos falsely reported a $500,000 personal loan to his campaign, enabling him to boast an $800,000 Q1 fundraising haul.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Addressing media speculation about her personal life, as well as her past and present relationships, Grande lets listeners in to her inner psyche and turmoil more explicitly than ever.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And those who benefit from the status quo won’t let go easily.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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This bill authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) to appoint legal counsel as a direct report within the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, would repeal Trump's February emergency declaration authorizing the tariffs.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Alcantara struck out four and didn’t allow a single walk in 70 pitches, while Senga struck out eight and walked one using 77 pitches.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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All but seven states allow car insurance companies to consider gender when determining premiums and, as recently as 2018, women paid more than men in half of U.S. states.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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