1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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2
as in to let
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empower
In addition to empowering athletes and talent, Thryve partners with brands, which historically have struggled to connect with the right talent to authentically engage their target audiences.
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Domestic police forces and the National Guard in some states could be empowered to help federal agents in an extraordinary effort to track down and deport millions of people.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
State auditors are empowered to examine the entirety of a city or agency’s operations, while CPAs focus on financial matters.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Domestic police forces and the National Guard in some states could be empowered to help federal agents in an extraordinary effort to track down and deport millions of people.
—Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
State auditors are empowered to examine the entirety of a city or agency’s operations, while CPAs focus on financial matters.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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This change enabled her to view her development as planned and targeted. 2.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, rocketing demand enabled the Rwanda Development Board to double the price of their daily gorilla-tracking permit to a hefty $1,500 to generate more revenue for conservation.—
Alexandra Owens,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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Robert Pattinson isn't letting the haters get under his (sparkly) skin.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Before the 2024 start, the Giants let Barkley walk to free agency, much to the chagrin of Giants fans.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Representing more than 18,000 Costco workers, the union says 85% of its members voted to authorize the strike.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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DeSantis previously authorized highway patrol troopers to support immigration enforcement initiatives at the southern border in Texas.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Israeli forces have pulled back from most of Gaza, allowing hundreds of thousands of people to return to what remains of their homes and humanitarian groups to surge assistance.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The company gained wide attention in 2023 for taking a stand with Disney in a carriage negotiation, allowing ESPN, ABC and other networks to go dark for 10 days in late-summer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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