as in enfranchised
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in allowed
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowered
Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Having these conversations early helps teens feel empowered rather than restricted.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Thanks to the likes of Princess Diana, who memorably styled a Catherine Walker suit with a Hackett waistcoat in 1988, royal women throughout the globe became more empowered to style suited moments for daytime engagements.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Once inaugurated, President Trump can speed things along by gathering the remnants of America’s sleepy and fragmented maritime bureaucracy under the umbrella of an empowered and dynamic maritime leader—in a new Cabinet-level post or a high-level Directorship at the National Security Council.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Empathy not only enhances workplace relationships but also ensures that people feel supported and empowered to excel in their roles.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Having these conversations early helps teens feel empowered rather than restricted.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowered
Verb
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Lions defense was already beat up and allowed 34 points to a 49ers team playing with three backup offensive lineman.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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After several hours of questioning, Woodward was not charged and allowed to leave.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The liberated students go wild on campus with some students like Marie trying to stop them.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The book features photographs taken with disposable cameras by Ukrainian children in frontline and liberated areas, paired with personal stories and reflections.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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The officials were not authorized to discuss the ongoing inquiry and spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity.—
Jim Mustian, Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The resolution passed with all five Democratic members voting in favor while Councilman Randy Niemeyer, R-7th, voting against the resolution and Councilman Pete Lindemulder, R-4th, abstaining.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since 2001, the Democratic party has only lost the popular vote twice: once this most recent cycle and again in 2004.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Both are also barred from having unsupervised contact with children younger than 12, including their own kids, prosecutors said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the spike in juvenile crime between the hours of 3 and 6 pm on weekdays suggests that for some kids, unsupervised time can be dangerous.—
Anna North,
Vox,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Empowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowered. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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