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as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowered
to give official or legal power to
a law that would enable the authorities to inspect food preparation areas for health code violations
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Recent Examples of enabled
Next-gen atomic clock The breakthrough in miniaturisation is enabled by a quantum-optical technique known as coherent population trapping, which replaces the bulkier microwave-cavity approach used in traditional atomic clocks.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, Apple noted that DarkSword doesn't appear to work on iPhones that've enabled Lockdown Mode, which users can turn on to prevent spyware threats at the cost of disabling certain features.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
All-wheel-drive and a snap-shifting dual-clutch gearbox enabled the 918 Spyder to make the most of that.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The technology has enabled them to compete with adversaries fielding large and sophisticated air forces.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The unexpected delays ended up being a silver lining and enabled the cafe to build a community organically.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
That enabled him to look over the shoulder of Chapek and render judgment when decisions went sideways.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The setting tracks where your phone travels if location history is enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, Apple noted that DarkSword doesn't appear to work on iPhones that've enabled Lockdown Mode, which users can turn on to prevent spyware threats at the cost of disabling certain features.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
All-wheel-drive and a snap-shifting dual-clutch gearbox enabled the 918 Spyder to make the most of that.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
The technology has enabled them to compete with adversaries fielding large and sophisticated air forces.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The unexpected delays ended up being a silver lining and enabled the cafe to build a community organically.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
That enabled him to look over the shoulder of Chapek and render judgment when decisions went sideways.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The setting tracks where your phone travels if location history is enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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But the attacks allowed Abughazaleh, a progressive, Palestinian American, and a vocal critic of Israel, to gain significant momentum in the final days of the race, so AIPAC pulled back all of its anti-Bliss messaging, per Politico.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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But a leadoff walk in the top of the 9th allowed Eugenio Suárez to knock in what would prove to be the winning run, smacking a double to left center field and scoring pinch runner Javier Sonoja.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon links with clever Mercury in your 3rd House of Vocabulary, so you’re empowered to say what must be said.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The constitutional changes also envisage the creation of a new body, the People’s Council, alongside parliament, empowered to initiate legislation and referendums.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fishermen and anglers are permitted to resume activities in unrestricted areas, as there is no evidence that the fish or shellfish population in those areas were affected by the spill.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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They’re not permitted to attend caucus meetings with their fellow Democrats.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The provision, first authorized in 2008, was last renewed for two years in 2024 after a series of abuses by the FBI led it to the brink of expiration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The incident temporarily allowed employees to access sensitive data they were not authorized to view, but the issue has since been resolved.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fourteen Angelenos have qualified to run for mayor, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Before theaters shut down, though, only a handful of films had qualified.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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