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
The platforms also empowered performers and other content producers to bypass the traditional Nollywood gatekeepers.
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Rather than mandating specific community service activities, Clunie empowers each team to find their path.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Some states, such as California, have empowered independent commissions to draft their congressional maps.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Athletes are empowered, litigious, and emboldened by recent court victories.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Rather than mandating specific community service activities, Clunie empowers each team to find their path.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Some states, such as California, have empowered independent commissions to draft their congressional maps.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Athletes are empowered, litigious, and emboldened by recent court victories.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empower
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hill said the next step was to just let the cord dry on its own, taking care not to trap it in a wet or soiled diaper for extended periods and to avoid soaking it at bathtime.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Down the road, ESPN could also let fans upload their own highlights onto the platform.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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No new information was shared, and comments were disabled, preventing anyone from asking questions, according to two CDC sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the meeting.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, Trump is authorized to deploy the National Guard and assume emergency control over the MPD under home rule, the form of limited self-governance that Congress granted D.C. under the Home Rule Act in 1973.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Madison Police Department allows pursuits only in cases where probable cause exists that a violent crime is about to be or has just been committed.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.—
Jun Wang,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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