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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in letting
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowering
For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clarity dialogues are empowering.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This proves Rocket Homes is committed to empowering homebuyers to make the best decisions for their unique needs.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
This metallic stone is also linked to strength and endurance, empowering this Earth sign to stay resilient in the face of adversity while maintaining emotional and mental clarity.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies should focus on bringing their staff together and empowering them to succeed.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Clarity dialogues are empowering.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This proves Rocket Homes is committed to empowering homebuyers to make the best decisions for their unique needs.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
This metallic stone is also linked to strength and endurance, empowering this Earth sign to stay resilient in the face of adversity while maintaining emotional and mental clarity.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies should focus on bringing their staff together and empowering them to succeed.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowering
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Watch for housing design to evolve in ways that bring students together as opposed to enabling them to stay apart.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Also on the tech front, social media will be instrumental in enabling more efficient communications between students and property staff, Westover says.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.James Hansen, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Wolves did not score for the first 4 minutes, 32 seconds of the quarter, letting a five-point deficit swell to 18 points.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.Scott Horsley, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Efficiency in the workspace translates to efficiency in action, allowing leaders to maximize their output without unnecessary distractions.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Aligned with the growing focus on sustainability, the trend seems to be shifting toward highlighting the inherent qualities of base spirits, allowing their natural flavors to shine rather than masking them with overly complex or confusing ingredients.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Empowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowering. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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