1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
to give official or legal power to
a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations
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Recent Examples of enable
That's thanks to a €800-million (US$905-million) shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant that will enable KTM to bring its production facilities roaring back to life.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Heading the state party would enable him to stay in the political arena — though he has also been mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Democrat representing the 5th District, whenever Hoyer decides to end his 60-year political career.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
That enabled Las Flores to begin the cycle of testing and flushing, which culminated in the determination that the water was safe to drink.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Heading the state party would enable him to stay in the political arena — though he has also been mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Democrat representing the 5th District, whenever Hoyer decides to end his 60-year political career.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
That enabled Las Flores to begin the cycle of testing and flushing, which culminated in the determination that the water was safe to drink.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Large windows throughout let in plenty of sunlight.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Victoria didn’t let the losses in the final months of 2024 get to her.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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However, many also resonate with Kim and Lee Jun-seok’s warning that Lee Jae-myung’s presidency, despite the latter’s reassurances, could result in radical economic and political changes, empowered by the Democratic Party’s unchecked control of the executive and legislative branches.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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This empowering novel juxtaposes their stories, leaving readers questioning how much has really changed, and what if history was written by women after all?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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However, on May 19 the Supreme Court issued a ruling favoring the Trump administration by allowing the termination of TPS to proceed while the case is litigated.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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The computer then decodes these signals, allowing Smith to move a cursor on the screen with his thoughts alone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Impenetrable custody, for example, eliminates all digital input to the storage environment while still enabling institutions to seamlessly create and authorize transactions without ever exposing the private key.—
Lior Lamesh,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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One exception to this rule authorizes workers’ compensation benefits where the employment makes the employee’s commute especially risky.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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The chamber has supported bills that, for example, would prioritize child care workers who qualify for a state subsidy to help pay for their own child’s care.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Here’s who qualifies Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments The key is not to panic, Barrow said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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