1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
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
Affected consumers should immediately update passwords, especially if reused elsewhere, and enable multi-factor authentication.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
By encouraging and enabling others to grow, take risks, and fuel innovation, business leaders are not only driving greater engagement and performance, but also future-proofing their organization for years to come.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 July 2025
This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
By encouraging and enabling others to grow, take risks, and fuel innovation, business leaders are not only driving greater engagement and performance, but also future-proofing their organization for years to come.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 9 July 2025
This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Whatever the case may be, don’t let your shoes spend too long vacant on the porch.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Engage, for example, lets people build digital twins of their environments and add 3D objects by using voice commands.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Support initiatives like African Bush Camps Foundation’s Female Guides Program, which empowers women to become safari guides through mentorship and field training, helping shape a more inclusive future for the industry.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Trump has announced a deal with Vietnam that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free, while Vietnamese exports to the U.S. would face a 20% levy.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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The Connecticut state legislature paved the way for UConn to opt into the settlement in February, passing a bill that included language allowing student athletes to earn direct compensation from the institution through revenue sharing.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration authorizing federal disaster aid and activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Lopez told Murray on Wednesday that he's no longer authorized to sell Infowars' assets and vacated the September order that detailed the terms of the auction.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
5 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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