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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
This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Remember, empowering employees to develop themselves is an investment in your company’s future.
—Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies should focus on bringing their staff together and empowering them to succeed.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By empowering leaders to foster a strong sense of purpose within their teams, organizations can significantly boost employee engagement, reduce turnover and improve overall performance.
—Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Partial proceeds from ‘Been There Won That’ are earmarked for Mosaic Hockey Collective, a Minnesota non-profit focused on building an inclusive hockey community and empowering players of color.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
By investing in a security-first mindset and empowering CISOs as key business strategists, companies can navigate the evolving digital landscape while staying ahead of the competition.
—Ravi Ithal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Through social media and her practice, German is dismantling beauty myths and empowering her community with knowledge.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Advocate for SaaS growth, scaling the Giving GDP, and empowering nonprofits globally.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Remember, empowering employees to develop themselves is an investment in your company’s future.
—Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Companies should focus on bringing their staff together and empowering them to succeed.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By empowering leaders to foster a strong sense of purpose within their teams, organizations can significantly boost employee engagement, reduce turnover and improve overall performance.
—Susan Hobson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Partial proceeds from ‘Been There Won That’ are earmarked for Mosaic Hockey Collective, a Minnesota non-profit focused on building an inclusive hockey community and empowering players of color.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
By investing in a security-first mindset and empowering CISOs as key business strategists, companies can navigate the evolving digital landscape while staying ahead of the competition.
—Ravi Ithal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Through social media and her practice, German is dismantling beauty myths and empowering her community with knowledge.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowering
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Once these teams are aligned, a robust data infrastructure can be built, enabling the connection of physical machines with digital processes.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Increasing access to birth control is critical for preventing unintended pregnancies, improving women's health, and enabling planned families.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then on Monday, shortly after the champagne sprays in the locker room had dried, the team began tweaking its roster for next season, letting players know who would be coming back and who might be moving on.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of letting the tension build; an open, honest conversation could really clear the air.Jasmine Secrest, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Philly school board is revising its process for authorizing charter schools.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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No agreements exist authorizing that information be used for immigration enforcement, and advocates say any such effort would face legal obstacles.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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First Tellurium provided critical domestic sources of tellurium and other metals, allowing Michael to overcome supply challenges.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Empowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowering. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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