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 Haiti, meanwhile, gang leaders have grown increasingly violent and empowered.
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David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
From there, the regents are empowered to hire the chancellor and university presidents, and set policy and admission standards, among other things.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
This may mean that empowering younger researchers, or giving them their own funding — unmoored from more senior colleagues — could help spur more innovative work.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 7 May 2026
True leadership means sacrificing for the community — not empowering yourself at its expense.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
From there, the regents are empowered to hire the chancellor and university presidents, and set policy and admission standards, among other things.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
This may mean that empowering younger researchers, or giving them their own funding — unmoored from more senior colleagues — could help spur more innovative work.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 7 May 2026
True leadership means sacrificing for the community — not empowering yourself at its expense.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empower
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That can enable major cost reductions, especially in functions like HR, finance, customer service, and IT.—
Paul Goydan,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Katherine Short’s death is not recounted in the documentary, due to timing and a desire to let Short grieve privately.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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From feather to microfiber, knowing when to let go of your trusty cleaning companion can make all the difference in a fresher, healthier home.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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This spring, Minnesota state lawmakers are considering legislation (SF 3769/HF 3609) to further enforce compliance with the 340B program, which allows qualifying medical facilities to buy medications from pharmaceutical companies at a discount.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The ball bounced behind him to Taylor Walls, but the Rays shortstop couldn’t field it cleanly, either, allowing Story to break for home and beat the throw.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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