1
as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
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
In other news, the company has also unveiled a prototype of AI-enabled smart glasses for its delivery drivers.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Intransigence has been enabled for too long.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Improvements made in 2009 enabled Auto Warehousing Company to import and store Japanese and Korean cars.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
For years, Machine Learning and AI have enabled our teams to develop technologies like HeadStart, which leverages photos to create authentic in-game likenesses.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The director of the Louvre in Paris took the hot seat on Wednesday, answering questions from lawmakers amid mounting criticism over apparent security lapses that enabled thieves to pull off Sunday's brazen daylight heist of more than $100 million in jewels from the museum's ornate Apollo Gallery.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
With heroic determination, Paul developed techniques that enabled him to become a concert pianist despite his injury.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Funds from the Walk have also enabled public school education foundation to reduce class sizes; update labs, libraries and facilities, and protect teachers’ jobs.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The cruise line is partnering with Pan Am to take guests to destinations visited by the aircraft, which were popular in the 1930s and '40s, and had boat-like hulls that enabled them to land on water.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Intransigence has been enabled for too long.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Improvements made in 2009 enabled Auto Warehousing Company to import and store Japanese and Korean cars.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
For years, Machine Learning and AI have enabled our teams to develop technologies like HeadStart, which leverages photos to create authentic in-game likenesses.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
The director of the Louvre in Paris took the hot seat on Wednesday, answering questions from lawmakers amid mounting criticism over apparent security lapses that enabled thieves to pull off Sunday's brazen daylight heist of more than $100 million in jewels from the museum's ornate Apollo Gallery.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
With heroic determination, Paul developed techniques that enabled him to become a concert pianist despite his injury.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Funds from the Walk have also enabled public school education foundation to reduce class sizes; update labs, libraries and facilities, and protect teachers’ jobs.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The cruise line is partnering with Pan Am to take guests to destinations visited by the aircraft, which were popular in the 1930s and '40s, and had boat-like hulls that enabled them to land on water.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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This interactive dashboard brought together a wealth of drug mortality and demographic data that allowed users to compare county-level overdose rates with the socioeconomic conditions in that area.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the media will not be allowed to capture images of the 22-year-old entering or exiting the courtroom.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only way to end slavery at the founding was to create a federal government empowered to make domestic and foreign policy for the states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reagan empowered Afghanistan’s resistance to the Soviet invasion – escalating Soviet losses and fueling discontent.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Funding for the purchase will come from bond proceeds that were authorized via a 2022 referendum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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That changed after Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti issued legal opinions in 1980 and 1981 stating that agencies must cease operations during a lapse unless funding is authorized.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Striker Leo Campana is currently in the player pool for Ecuador, who officially qualified.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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This past year, Pepper-Jackson qualified for the West Virginia girls high school state track meet, finishing third in the discus throw and eighth in the shot put in the Class AAA division.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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