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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
One of the enlightened, somebody named Mike Freiberg, a DFL representative out Golden Valley way, had the audacity to author a bill that would reduce by 10 percent the aid sent by the state to any city that does not the fly the enlightened flag.
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Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
The intention of Guay and his small circle of advisers appears to have been to obscure, not enlighten.
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Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
His work commonly explores how the text of Islamic tradition can enlighten the present and vice versa.
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André Munro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 Mar. 2026
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Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
The intention of Guay and his small circle of advisers appears to have been to obscure, not enlighten.
—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
His work commonly explores how the text of Islamic tradition can enlighten the present and vice versa.
—
André Munro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlighten
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Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been informed by the NFL that the league will not hold a supplemental draft prior to the 2026 season.
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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Flip-flops inspired by Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez are ideal for beach days and casual outings, while double-buckle sandals work for vacations, brunches, and everyday errands.
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Organizers encourage people across the region to attend, connect with local and national authors and celebrate the stories that continue to educate, inspire and leave a lasting impact.
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Its drone warfare teams are now advising NATO nations (and regularly beating them in war game simulations).
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Authorities advised sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activity as smoke levels increase.
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Instead of paying for a dedicated customer relationship management (CRM) or project management tool, or a customer service platform, a business could theoretically instruct an AI agent to handle all of it.
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If there was any threshold of flooding at which sheltering in place would be abandoned and campers would be instructed how and where to evacuate to higher ground, that plan would have been known only to the camp’s co-executive director, Dick Eastland.
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“Enlighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlighten. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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