1
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
This is about reclaiming your sense of authority, particularly over your foundation, in order to create a space that protects and empowers you.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Know More Semafor World Economy empowers global decision makers to navigate extraordinary complexity by curating the richest insights, ideas, and diverse perspectives on the new world economy.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.
—Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Founded by marine life artist Wyland, the foundation empowers people of all ages to become stewards of our planet through hands-on educational programs, public art, and national initiatives like the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Irvine Councilmember Treseder urged Orange County cities to join the Orange County Power Authority, a Community Choice Aggregation program that empowers local government to control how and where electricity is purchased.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The goal is to transition from direct deployments to a platform model that empowers integrators to deliver solutions at speed and scale.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The program empowers the school’s families to take a more active role in their kids' education inside and outside the classroom, Jacqueline Zapata, the district’s coordinator for bilingual programs, said.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Know More Semafor World Economy empowers global decision makers to navigate extraordinary complexity by curating the richest insights, ideas, and diverse perspectives on the new world economy.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.
—Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Founded by marine life artist Wyland, the foundation empowers people of all ages to become stewards of our planet through hands-on educational programs, public art, and national initiatives like the Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Irvine Councilmember Treseder urged Orange County cities to join the Orange County Power Authority, a Community Choice Aggregation program that empowers local government to control how and where electricity is purchased.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The goal is to transition from direct deployments to a platform model that empowers integrators to deliver solutions at speed and scale.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The program empowers the school’s families to take a more active role in their kids' education inside and outside the classroom, Jacqueline Zapata, the district’s coordinator for bilingual programs, said.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowers
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In a similar vein, the Business section featured an article on our inequitable national tax structure, which enables the wealthy to grow their wealth while most people, besieged by income taxes and rising property taxes, struggle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance triggered a change-of-control clause, which enables the NFL to reopen those deals after the 2029-30 season.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The signage lets viewers know it is made from silk chiffon and embroidered with bugle beads.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Hammond, a bridge at Wolf Lake lets bike riders and pedestrians safely cross the roadway.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In addition to state funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s ordinance authorizes Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new law allows Britain to extend the reach of its criminal jurisdiction to crack down on migrants making the dangerous crossing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to funds from Missouri’s incentives package, Kansas City’s plan also allows City Manager Mario Vasquez to apply for up to $50 million in state tax credits from the Missouri Development Finance Board.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Empowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowers. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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