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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in allowed
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowered
Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Though some of its '90s quirks may now feel a little passé, the WB fantasy show still stands as a feminist touchstone, breaking away from the 1992 film's damsel-in-distress trope to deliver a complex, empowered hero.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Through history and reflection, the film shows how 4-H has empowered generations with skills, leadership, and a commitment to community.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And yet, despite the pain of going through a divorce, many women emerge on the other side stronger, happier and more empowered.
—Oona Metz, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Though some of its '90s quirks may now feel a little passé, the WB fantasy show still stands as a feminist touchstone, breaking away from the 1992 film's damsel-in-distress trope to deliver a complex, empowered hero.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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Individuals should feel empowered to make informed decisions about their long-term health.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Through history and reflection, the film shows how 4-H has empowered generations with skills, leadership, and a commitment to community.
—Des Moines Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowered
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For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Garcia Cordon’s debut feature explores hidden perspectives within the justice system, enabled by her unique access as a journalist.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Epstein also claimed that the prince had asked that he be allowed to see details of legal structures, organization charts, goals and initiatives of the Saudi central bank, the royal purse and the country’s sovereign wealth fund, his emails to Al-Sabbagh’s aide show.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the 88th minute, Neuer fumbled a routine shot and allowed Joselu to equalise.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Ten Commandments describe the kind of relationships the liberated slaves should pursue.—
James Coffin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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The new legislation’s expansion of corporate powers allowing nonprofits to impose fines or penalties if authorized by their governing documents and establish payment terms will also benefit associations.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even China, Iran’s biggest trading partner and America’s most significant economic competitor, quietly pulled strings to find a path toward a ceasefire, according to two officials briefed on the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The island only held its first democratic elections in the early 1990s, following decades of martial law under the KMT.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece Bianco’s ballot seizure and investigation represent a threat to democratic elections, as the sheriff is operating outside legal boundaries established to protect election integrity and chain of custody over ballots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The unsupervised 18-month-old breached the park’s perimeter fencing and made their way to the wolves’ primary metal enclosure, according to a statement from Zoo America, where the child reached their hand through the barrier.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday, April 4, an unsupervised child crawled under an exterior perimeter fence and then made his way to the primary metal enclosure that surrounds the wolf habitat, according to a spokesperson for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Empowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowered. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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