1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
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 enable
In a December 2023 Slate editorial, security researcher Bruce Schneier warned that AI models could enable unprecedented mass spying by automating the analysis and summarization of vast conversation datasets.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Out of its fleet of around 8,000 satellites currently in orbit, over 500 enable direct-to-cell text messaging.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
General > Software Update and tap the Beta Updates option to enable.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Out of its fleet of around 8,000 satellites currently in orbit, over 500 enable direct-to-cell text messaging.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The stylish bag comes with an adjustable and removable contrasting crossbody strap, enabling you to customize the fit to feel comfortable.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
General > Software Update and tap the Beta Updates option to enable.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Bonneville, sitting behind her, grabbed her hand for the last 15 minutes and didn’t let go.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each of these commitments comes nestled in a bramble of thorny questions that societies have been debating for the last, let’s round it off at, 250 years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Leaders must empower their teams to take ownership of processes, encourage open communication, and foster a culture where innovation and improvement are expected.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, the bulk of the credit goes to all the work Brazilians have done since the transition to democracy to empower their judicial institutions.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses come with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband that allows users to control the device using hand gestures.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Children younger than three are authorized to receive the vaccine from their healthcare provider.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The agency last month authorized the new COVID-19 shots only for those over the age of 65 and people with underlying health conditions, a move that marked a major change from past policies and reportedly went against the recommendations of FDA scientists.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there are a few programs that offer assistance to students who qualify, like those who participate in assistance programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Olympians Chase Budinger, Taylor Crabb and Carli Lloyd will compete, and there are two teams made up of amateurs who went through qualifying rounds to participate.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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