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as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowered
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 enabled
That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.
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Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Though Farrukhsiyar was emperor, the real authority during his reign rested largely with the powerful Sayyid brothers, whose military backing had enabled his accession.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The shifts to automation have enabled the retail giant to manage inventory more tightly and keep fulfillment costs down.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Regardless of who holds power, survivors deserve accountability, transparency, protection from retaliation, and assurance that those who enabled Epstein, Maxwell, and others will be investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal murder charge dropped Judge Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge in January that would have enabled prosecutors to seek capital punishment.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The team underscored the mission’s space‑ground collaborative control capabilities, supported by a global ground station network that enabled continuous link establishment with the sun‑synchronous orbit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement comes as venture dollars have largely chased more generic AI plays, but as investors have increasingly begun to fund AI enabled health tech.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Mueller enabled this distortion of the facts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Though Farrukhsiyar was emperor, the real authority during his reign rested largely with the powerful Sayyid brothers, whose military backing had enabled his accession.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The shifts to automation have enabled the retail giant to manage inventory more tightly and keep fulfillment costs down.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Regardless of who holds power, survivors deserve accountability, transparency, protection from retaliation, and assurance that those who enabled Epstein, Maxwell, and others will be investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal murder charge dropped Judge Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge in January that would have enabled prosecutors to seek capital punishment.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The team underscored the mission’s space‑ground collaborative control capabilities, supported by a global ground station network that enabled continuous link establishment with the sun‑synchronous orbit.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The announcement comes as venture dollars have largely chased more generic AI plays, but as investors have increasingly begun to fund AI enabled health tech.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Mueller enabled this distortion of the facts.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Birdville downs rival Richland Matthew Moore allowed 1 earned run while scattering 2 hits across 5 innings to lead North Richland Hills Birdville past North Richland Hills Richland 3-2 in a District 6-5A showdown on Tuesday night at Richland High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The bureau is still empowered to force action and impose serious financial penalties.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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There has already been much discussion around strategy — which players will be empowered to challenge calls?—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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France and Spain have reportedly denied permission for US warplanes to use their airspace, Italy has blocked access to a base, and Britain has permitted use of its facilities only for defensive purposes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s also been little, if any, crossover for MLB teams to the affiliate networks, once again because of the expense and number of games, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk publicly about the confidential registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But only White Democrats qualified for the event, prompting protests from candidates of color who were excluded.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tennessee qualified for the CFP and made the Sweet 16 in 2025, Michigan did so in 2022.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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