1
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
What changed modern warfare was not necessarily the most advanced weapon per se, but rather that the Sherman enabled large-scale mechanized operations, thanks to its ease of production, repair, logistics support, and global deployment across multiple theaters.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This operational discipline enabled the company to pursue projects with tight timelines or unusual spatial constraints, assignments that often commanded premium pricing due to their complexity and precision requirements.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Buckhart, whose Blackrock implant enabled him to move despite his paralysis, had the chip removed seven years after it was implanted.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In a statement, Novo said Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs would be enabled through a pilot program, but did not provide further details.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Rather than rob the story of its teeth, this enabled me to explore the pain, loneliness and personal demons of my characters with sympathy rather than stinging bite.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This enabled them to simulate some of the universe's most extreme physics.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Virginia’s redistricting plan has been further enabled after Democrats won at least 13 more seats in the House of Delegates, increasing their majority to a 64-36 margin.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
It was called Liber Abaci, The Book of Calculations, and in it Fibonacci set out algebraic principles that, essentially, enabled merchants to make money.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
This operational discipline enabled the company to pursue projects with tight timelines or unusual spatial constraints, assignments that often commanded premium pricing due to their complexity and precision requirements.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Buckhart, whose Blackrock implant enabled him to move despite his paralysis, had the chip removed seven years after it was implanted.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In a statement, Novo said Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs would be enabled through a pilot program, but did not provide further details.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Rather than rob the story of its teeth, this enabled me to explore the pain, loneliness and personal demons of my characters with sympathy rather than stinging bite.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This enabled them to simulate some of the universe's most extreme physics.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Virginia’s redistricting plan has been further enabled after Democrats won at least 13 more seats in the House of Delegates, increasing their majority to a 64-36 margin.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
It was called Liber Abaci, The Book of Calculations, and in it Fibonacci set out algebraic principles that, essentially, enabled merchants to make money.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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Farina was granted primary custody of Sophia and will be allowed to move from Louisiana to Las Vegas with the child, according to court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Herro’s return and move to the bench allowed the Heat to use him in Jaquez’s usual sixth man role on Tuesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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President Barack Obama went substantially further under the post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which empowered presidents to target individuals and groups linked to the 2001 attacks.—
Paul Vallas,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parents will notice that kids start to feel more confident, empowered, and likely a reduction in their anxiety regarding their own ability to take care of themselves as well.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
3 Jan. 2026
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Unlike her previous detention, when she was permitted to reside at home and allowed some communication with family, she is now imprisoned in an unknown location.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Entrance will not be permitted if guests are wearing athleticwear, beachwear, T-shirts, hoodies, ripped jeans or hats.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since the Palisades Fire, 17 positions have been authorized for hire.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mater Dei and Sierra Canyon, like all teams that reach the CIF-SS girls volleyball finals, have qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both Gauff and Pegula are two of the top eight Women’s Tennis Association singles players who qualified to compete in the WTA Finals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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