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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
In return for a launch, SpaceX has asked other companies with telecom satellites, such as OneWeb and Kepler Communications, to share spectrum rights to enable Starlink to expand into new markets.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
In Afghanistan, Peace Day ceasefires enabled millions of children to receive life-saving vaccinations.
—Jeremy Gilley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
This year, five of the 13 original council candidates switched seats at the last minute, enabling an incumbent, Carl Zogby to secure Seat 5 unopposed after Christopher Monzon shifted to Seat 6.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
But researchers emphasize that vulnerabilities enabling the attack on CM/ECF should have been addressed after the 2021 breach.
—Lily Hay Newman, Wired News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
In Afghanistan, Peace Day ceasefires enabled millions of children to receive life-saving vaccinations.
—Jeremy Gilley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
This year, five of the 13 original council candidates switched seats at the last minute, enabling an incumbent, Carl Zogby to secure Seat 5 unopposed after Christopher Monzon shifted to Seat 6.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
But researchers emphasize that vulnerabilities enabling the attack on CM/ECF should have been addressed after the 2021 breach.
—Lily Hay Newman, Wired News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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The company’s vision: a system that lets drivers take Zoom calls while the vehicle does the driving—that is, once Level 3 vehicle autonomy is reached and cars can reliably drive themselves under certain conditions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Increase your fiber intake gradually: Rather than loading up on fiber all at once, let your body get used to fiber in small amounts.—
Dr. Roshini Raj,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Now in its third year, the initiative has empowered thousands of students to lead activities that foster mental wellness in their schools.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Further, whites used the threat of racist violence, tacitly approved by elites, to stifle efforts to empower the Black population.—
Time,
Time,
7 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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From Week 16 to 18, Pipkins only allowed one pressure in 119 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Defense Department is keen to expand its satellite supplier base, and Apex’s performance has been impressive so far, a Space Force officer told Forbes on the condition of anonymity since he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Only physicians registered with the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) are authorized to prescribe low-THC cannabis.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Billionaires no longer active in business, business unit leaders, politicians and regulators, as well as loud voices who don’t run substantive businesses, do not qualify.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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