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 approach not only empowers individuals but also strengthens team dynamics by promoting diverse perspectives and solutions.
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Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
While this empowers patients to take charge of their health, the results come without explanations, often leaving patients with more questions than answers.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Using market-leading, interoperable identifiers to enable a unified view of the customer empowers AI to understand individual customer journeys and influence them through cohesive, personalized experiences.
—Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
This is about reclaiming your sense of authority, particularly over your foundation, in order to create a space that protects and empowers you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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
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
Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.
—Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
While this empowers patients to take charge of their health, the results come without explanations, often leaving patients with more questions than answers.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Using market-leading, interoperable identifiers to enable a unified view of the customer empowers AI to understand individual customer journeys and influence them through cohesive, personalized experiences.
—Jarrod Martin, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
This is about reclaiming your sense of authority, particularly over your foundation, in order to create a space that protects and empowers you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowers
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But Erwin is bullish about AI being a tool that enables the industry to survive.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The budget resolution authorizes the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation to increase spending by up to $70 billion each, which would be used to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city’s proposal authorizes Vasquez to apply for funding from a sweeping stadium financing package Kehoe signed into law last summer in addition to state tax credits.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rule gives the Dodgers some roster flexibility, because teams can only carry a maximum of 13 pitchers on their roster, but Ohtani’s designation essentially allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The set is made from memory foam that allows more airflow, so heat doesn’t get trapped as easily, while the breathable cover adds to that cool feel.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Empowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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