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
This structure enabled incremental development, broad participation, and diversity of ownership over time.
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Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
There is momentum from several federal policy changes over the past few years that have enabled health plans to deliver integrated services at scale.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lumen sold its consumer business to AT & T earlier this year, which enabled it to pay down debt, cut costs and shift further away from its legacy telecom business.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Ensure your smartphone is enabled with wireless emergency alerts (WEA) and keep your ringer on loud.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Reports from organizations such as Bloomberg have highlighted how attackers are adopting new methods, including those enabled by emerging technologies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Instrument reading accuracy improved from 23 percent in earlier models to as high as 93 percent with agentic vision enabled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Roku’s reach across TVs and devices has enabled it to build a sizable profile for the Roku Channel, its flagship service.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
There is momentum from several federal policy changes over the past few years that have enabled health plans to deliver integrated services at scale.
—Benjamin Kornitzer, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lumen sold its consumer business to AT & T earlier this year, which enabled it to pay down debt, cut costs and shift further away from its legacy telecom business.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Ensure your smartphone is enabled with wireless emergency alerts (WEA) and keep your ringer on loud.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Reports from organizations such as Bloomberg have highlighted how attackers are adopting new methods, including those enabled by emerging technologies.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Instrument reading accuracy improved from 23 percent in earlier models to as high as 93 percent with agentic vision enabled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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The 6-foot-10 lefty allowed three runs — two scored on his throwing error — in a shaky first before settling down, and striking out four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carson Kelly’s three-run home run in the ninth allowed Counsell to stay away from closer Daniel Palencia with the Cubs’ lead extended to six runs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Whomever Dumont hires, the person has to be empowered to build the roster and staff to his liking.—
Mac Engel
April 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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By evening, when the Moon moves into your sign, you are empowered!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some A-frame digital signs could also be permitted for businesses.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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This represents the first time that local regional sports networks are no longer permitted to broadcast the opening round.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The policy would not apply to emergency personnel and authorized city workers and contractors, officials said in the announcement, which was also posted on Facebook.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jesse’s family had authorized donating his body to science.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over the month the labor force grew by 17,000, the same as the number of people qualified as unemployed.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s team has qualified and is scheduled to play in the Los Angeles area and in Seattle in June.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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