1
as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
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
The findings demonstrated that the scaffold not only supported cell survival but also enabled reconnection across a severe injury.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Notably, the kill switch can only be enabled while using Mimic.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
In Benioff’s eyes, the productivity upgrades AI has enabled to date are only the start of his aspirations.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Tech-enabled driving ranges, short courses and Par 3s anchor this Golf Lite category, which combines the authenticity of traditional golf with the accessibility and scalability of off-course formats.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For that reason, many new, high-end digital photo frames are Wi-Fi-enabled to meet modern photo needs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
What to Know The new Acela fleet features free 5G-enabled Wi-Fi, individual power outlets and reading lights, upgraded seating, and an enhanced food and beverage service via Cafe Acela.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.
—Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Notably, the kill switch can only be enabled while using Mimic.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
In Benioff’s eyes, the productivity upgrades AI has enabled to date are only the start of his aspirations.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Tech-enabled driving ranges, short courses and Par 3s anchor this Golf Lite category, which combines the authenticity of traditional golf with the accessibility and scalability of off-course formats.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For that reason, many new, high-end digital photo frames are Wi-Fi-enabled to meet modern photo needs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
What to Know The new Acela fleet features free 5G-enabled Wi-Fi, individual power outlets and reading lights, upgraded seating, and an enhanced food and beverage service via Cafe Acela.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.
—Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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Born three months premature, the quads spent about 10 weeks in the hospital in Boston before three of them were allowed to go home.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Murders on public transit like that of Iryna Zarutska should never be allowed to happen again.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Wax Child is an eerie, unsettling book about a group of women who have apparently been possessed and empowered by a tall and headless Devil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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In January 2015, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud acceded to the throne and promptly empowered his son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), to launch a far-reaching program of reform.—
Ali Shihabi,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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Crawling and scraping of our site is not permitted.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Daniels continued to appear at council meetings, but was not permitted to participate.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the JAAA offered about $2,300 to each track and field athlete who qualified for the Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both teams entered the contest with high expectations, having qualified for the playoffs in the 2024 season.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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