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
Herrero added that her time battling for a position in that strained creative process empowered her to create a space for herself.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to empowering athletes and talent, Thryve partners with brands, which historically have struggled to connect with the right talent to authentically engage their target audiences.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Domestic police forces and the National Guard in some states could be empowered to help federal agents in an extraordinary effort to track down and deport millions of people.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to empowering athletes and talent, Thryve partners with brands, which historically have struggled to connect with the right talent to authentically engage their target audiences.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Domestic police forces and the National Guard in some states could be empowered to help federal agents in an extraordinary effort to track down and deport millions of people.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empower
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With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there is a risk that his team's aggressive efforts could lead to the failure of government computer systems and enable Musk and his partners to profit off private information maintained by the government.—
FATIMA HUSSEIN AND JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Reform can happen, if the Council acts and if Speaker Adams let it.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Lafrenière, at the end of a 1:14 shift — longer than normal but not exactly taxing — coasted and let Rakell get a step on him.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rapid firings and hirings across agencies may create uncertainty about who is authorized to access key systems.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There’s a difference, for instance, between an administrative warrant, which does not legally authorize officers to search school grounds, and a criminal warrant or judicial order, which may serve exactly that purpose.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2025
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That chasm is also home to a supernatural force that cannot be allowed to get out, under any circumstances.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The company plans to finish manufacturing its remaining 15 Atlas V rockets within a few months, allowing the factory in Decatur, Alabama, to focus solely on producing Vulcan launch vehicles.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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