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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in letting
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowering
Talking about death can be educational, empowering and inspiring.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The company has built the protocols and personnel empowering owners to maintain standards, preserve privacy, and realize efficiency without altering the identity of the home.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
And perhaps most important, by empowering Congress, not the president, to remedy deficient state electoral schemes, the Constitution prevents presidents from rewriting the election code by executive fiat and thus provides an additional safeguard against military dictatorship.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
By empowering educators, protecting students, and keeping schools free from harmful ideologies, Congress can help Texas classrooms be safe, focused, and successful for every child.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Mendoza said in a statement the club is completely student-led and is dedicated to empowering students to become confident leaders within the school and community.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Eloise Coopersmith created this fondly parodic self-empowering show which features one actor live onstage and numerous others appearing through projections and other media.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The company has built the protocols and personnel empowering owners to maintain standards, preserve privacy, and realize efficiency without altering the identity of the home.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
And perhaps most important, by empowering Congress, not the president, to remedy deficient state electoral schemes, the Constitution prevents presidents from rewriting the election code by executive fiat and thus provides an additional safeguard against military dictatorship.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
By empowering educators, protecting students, and keeping schools free from harmful ideologies, Congress can help Texas classrooms be safe, focused, and successful for every child.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Mendoza said in a statement the club is completely student-led and is dedicated to empowering students to become confident leaders within the school and community.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Eloise Coopersmith created this fondly parodic self-empowering show which features one actor live onstage and numerous others appearing through projections and other media.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Knowles was honored for her advocacy and leadership in empowering Black communities.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowering
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The closed bipolar cell allowed simultaneous oxidation at one end and reduction at the other, enabling wireless actuation.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ottmann took Ponderosa to Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania, letting iron sharpen iron.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Panthers star expects the Americans to take a similar approach to Sunday’s game as their other matchups so far in the elimination round to avoid letting the moment get too big.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, Gray provided kickbacks in return for referrals of DNA samples and executed test orders authorizing the procedures.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The other is a decree authorizing prison terms for journalists convicted of criminal defamation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rather than allowing a single hero product to dominate, Safdie expanded the narrative across collections, pushing further into tailoring and Old Hollywood references.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the suite, much of the campus is also accessible, allowing all guests to enjoy the desert grounds and amenities with ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Empowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowering. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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