1
as in enables
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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2
as in lets
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowers
Now back in senior high, Elizabeth is pursuing her dreams, demonstrating how ISS empowers vulnerable children to avoid dropping out and escape child labor.
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Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Through its regional hubs across EMEA, North America, Latin America, Sub-India and APAC, the initiative empowers local ecosystems to close the loop in denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
This empowers your friend and could present an opportunity for your friend to proactively lean on other people in the group.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
—Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The directive also empowers a team within the sheriff’s department to screen complaints from inmates and others to determine whether the complaints should be investigated by the Public Integrity Division.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.
—Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Through its regional hubs across EMEA, North America, Latin America, Sub-India and APAC, the initiative empowers local ecosystems to close the loop in denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
This empowers your friend and could present an opportunity for your friend to proactively lean on other people in the group.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
—Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The directive also empowers a team within the sheriff’s department to screen complaints from inmates and others to determine whether the complaints should be investigated by the Public Integrity Division.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.
—Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowers
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During these tests, the mission will demonstrate entanglement swapping, the foundational mechanism that enables quantum links to extend beyond point-to-point connections.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Producer Ruby Chen noted that the film’s grounding in the rhythms of daily life enables viewers to identify with either figure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The car-sharing marketplace app lets drivers try out hybrids and EVs before long-term commitment.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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As an aging Albanian nightclub owner, Crowe proves consistently delightful even when the material lets him down.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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The Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention and Treatment Act of 2018, authorizes Department of Health and Human Services funding for research, education, screening, and treatment.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The resolution authorizes the city to enter into the agreement under Connecticut General Statutes.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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This allows manufacturers to integrate advanced AI capabilities into current production lines while preserving existing infrastructure investments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Empowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowers. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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