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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
Additionally, simple material upgrades—like switching to a better insulating oil—enabled significantly higher energy storage capacity.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The conditions that enabled corporate activism on LGBTQ+ rights — an asymmetry where speaking out was relatively low-risk — don’t exist here.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some modern vehicles also record motion near parked cars if settings are enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And my successor, the current premier, has enabled, through a much more accessible citizens’ initiative referendum process, a referendum that looks likely to happen later this year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s twisted that the Catholic Church’s homophobia prevented people like my aunt from adopting, while the institution simultaneously enabled the systemic abuse of children in their care.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The move enabled Jarrard to sign with Notre Dame on Wednesday and begin his college career this fall.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Peay, who was speaking as a member of the California State University Employees Union, said that telework has enabled her family to keep her mother, who suffers from memory issues, at home.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The conditions that enabled corporate activism on LGBTQ+ rights — an asymmetry where speaking out was relatively low-risk — don’t exist here.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some modern vehicles also record motion near parked cars if settings are enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And my successor, the current premier, has enabled, through a much more accessible citizens’ initiative referendum process, a referendum that looks likely to happen later this year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s twisted that the Catholic Church’s homophobia prevented people like my aunt from adopting, while the institution simultaneously enabled the systemic abuse of children in their care.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The move enabled Jarrard to sign with Notre Dame on Wednesday and begin his college career this fall.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Peay, who was speaking as a member of the California State University Employees Union, said that telework has enabled her family to keep her mother, who suffers from memory issues, at home.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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An American surfer managed to drag his surfboard onto the train, even though it wasn’t allowed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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James’ 2020 debut feature, Relic — a slow-burn chiller about three generations of women tormented by a presence in the family home — worked because the director never allowed her control of the material to slacken, even when the narrative was stretched a bit thin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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In this case, a federal judge who evaluates whether or not there’s sufficient cause to – as is stated clearly in the Fourth Amendment – be empowered to enter someone’s home.—
John E. Jones,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the attorney general may appoint an interim prosecutor for 120 days, federal judges are empowered to select a replacement once that period expires.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
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Construction could take up to two years once permitted to start.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iranian media said the drone was conducting routine surevillance that is permitted under international law.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to law enforcement sources not authorized to discuss the case publicly, there was evidence that someone had forced their way inside her Tucson home.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her return marks the fourth consecutive time a woman skater from the Bay Area has qualified for the Olympics, starting in 2014 with Polina Edmunds of San Jose.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Entering her freshman year at Libertyville, Mary Minogue was an up-and-coming talent who had already qualified for state as a middle schooler competing against boys.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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