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as in to inform
to give information to
the lecturer at the planetarium enlightened us about the latest astronomical discoveries
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
many people around the world have been enlightened by the teachings of Gautama Buddha
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Recent Examples of enlighten
Thank you, Dan, for enlightening readers with your bird’s eye views of Maryland whether the view was from a nearby Baltimore stoop or the more distant wild and scenic Youghiogheny River in Western Maryland.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
This year events will enlighten educators on topics from identifying media bias to understanding journalism responsibility to keep institutions accountable.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
So please, Democratic politicians, enlighten me as to where any of you have a political leg to stand on?
—Michelle Jefferson, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
This year, photojournalists across the USA TODAY Network have captured these slices of time, moments that enlightened our curiosity and captivated our attention.
—Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
This year events will enlighten educators on topics from identifying media bias to understanding journalism responsibility to keep institutions accountable.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
So please, Democratic politicians, enlighten me as to where any of you have a political leg to stand on?
—Michelle Jefferson, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
This year, photojournalists across the USA TODAY Network have captured these slices of time, moments that enlightened our curiosity and captivated our attention.
—Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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They were informed earlier this week that their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Stanford educated Soubhik Dawn, a two-time founder and seasoned product management professional, understands the abyss that confronts many job seekers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The program works to educate kids on physical fitness and healthy eating while providing necessary equipment like running shoes for low-income households.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Iqra’s father, a 45-year-old farmer named Sana Ullah, told the BBC that the 13-year-old was working for the Shafiq family because Ullah was in debt.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The long-running Willock and Sax and Canada House galleries feature works by Canadian artists, much of it inspired by the mountain environment.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The tailgate design was inspired by observing how people used their SUVs at events.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Community bankers are advocating for fewer regulations, while Federal Reserve officials advise a balance between consumer protection and economic growth.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Education Department Memo To Student Loan Servicers The Education Department has instructed student loan servicers to stop accepting and processing all student loan forgiveness applications for three months, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Do begin monthly fertilizer applications or use a slow-release fertilizer as instructed on the product label.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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