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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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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
But launching it in its app first empowers the most customers, said Mike Aragon, president of Ford’s Integrated Services software business, harkening to Ford’s history with the Model T that first made the automobile accessible to the masses.
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Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Federal health officials said the new guidance aligns the United States with other countries that recommend fewer shots and empowers parents to consult doctors to make vaccination decisions that are best for their children.
—Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Today, Bowers works for a nonprofit that empowers young men and hopes to attend Columbia University.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Firm structure empowers everyone’s goals.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recognizing your tendencies empowers you to make intentional shifts and cultivate healthier behaviors.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Critical thinking empowers students to question information, evaluate sources, recognize bias and make sound decisions.
—Ben Churchill, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
By requiring clear reporting on drug costs, rebates, and fees, this bill exposes hidden incentives, empowers employers to negotiate better contracts, and will drive down prescription drug prices without imposing government price controls that stifle innovation.
—Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Federal health officials said the new guidance aligns the United States with other countries that recommend fewer shots and empowers parents to consult doctors to make vaccination decisions that are best for their children.
—Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Today, Bowers works for a nonprofit that empowers young men and hopes to attend Columbia University.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Firm structure empowers everyone’s goals.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recognizing your tendencies empowers you to make intentional shifts and cultivate healthier behaviors.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Critical thinking empowers students to question information, evaluate sources, recognize bias and make sound decisions.
—Ben Churchill, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
By requiring clear reporting on drug costs, rebates, and fees, this bill exposes hidden incentives, empowers employers to negotiate better contracts, and will drive down prescription drug prices without imposing government price controls that stifle innovation.
—Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowers
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This depth enables more accurate color reproduction across complex scenes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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An arbitration hearing enables the Royals and a player — including his agent and attorney — to have a panel of neutral arbitrators determine the value of the player’s contract for the coming season (in this case, 2026).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosts the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers, and its free FanFest lets fans experience interactive activities such as punting, passing and kicking.—
Mary Caldwell,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Google is offering paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that lets users ask natural-language questions directly in the Gmail search bar.—
Julia Doyle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The budget line on the bill also authorizes four other full-time employees.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new law authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to sign long-term contracts and allows for funding of pilot programs for geothermal energy networks.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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This capability allows users to capture ultra-high-resolution video while preserving fine detail.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The former allows the player to set beats-per-minute, beats per bar, select different rhythms and whether a sound beeps and/or the device vibrates to the beat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Empowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowers. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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