1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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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
Kelly’s reform package was rolled out in tandem with a veto and scathing rebuke of a GOP bill that would have empowered 10% of voters in cities, counties and school districts to reject budgets that spend more than the previous year.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The fish fry traces its roots back to 2021, when Robinson, founder of The Applesauce Group, a nonprofit that works to empower historically excluded communities, began hosting small gatherings during the uncertainty of the pandemic.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Competitors split into four teams, each guided by a mentor empowered to bid and trade athletes through strategic power plays, while round-the-clock cameras supply the reality engine at the heart of the show.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
The fish fry traces its roots back to 2021, when Robinson, founder of The Applesauce Group, a nonprofit that works to empower historically excluded communities, began hosting small gatherings during the uncertainty of the pandemic.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Competitors split into four teams, each guided by a mentor empowered to bid and trade athletes through strategic power plays, while round-the-clock cameras supply the reality engine at the heart of the show.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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In March, Nvidia talked up forthcoming silicon that can enable models to rapidly respond to users' questions, thanks to technology obtained in its $20 billion deal with chip startup Groq.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mill’s Bio Indigo technologies enable approximately 40 percent lower water consumption and 50 percent lower heat usage, while maintaining the depth and richness expected from classic indigo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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And let’s not get started on neighborhood historic preservation gatekeepers where, say, using the wrong balusters on your porch can set off World War III with your neighbors.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mariah Carey lets her hair down at the Tiffany & Co.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coulombe struck out Austin Wells for the second out, but from there Cora gave the ball to righty Greg Weissert, who allowed the go-ahead two-run pinch hit single to Cody Bellinger and then another RBI single to Judge to put New York ahead 4-2.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The technology allows anglers to see real-time, 360-degree imaging up to 100 feet from their boat (or hole in the ice).—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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