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as in lets
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowers
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 enables
In reality, the technology is a toolkit that enables geologists to draw on data, models, and geophysics to generate valuable insights at various stages of a mining project.
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This efficiency enables the battery to reach a full charge in seconds rather than the seven hours required by historical versions of the technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
This enables higher accuracy in matching patients to complex criteria in trials.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Less than three weeks remain for San Diego residents to participate in the Community Recreation Needs Assessment, which enables people to indicate their preferences for the future of recreation programming in the city.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
An inheritance from his grandfather enables beer and takeout when the mood strikes.
—Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Brandon Tseng, co‑founder of Shield AI, told CNBC that Hivemind enables other companies and militaries to develop their own artificial-intelligence pilots locally, and Singapore would own that intellectual property.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
That announcement followed multiple partnership announcements from Uber and new retail partners in recent months, including DSW, which now enables delivery of footwear and accessories from nearly 500 stores.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
This efficiency enables the battery to reach a full charge in seconds rather than the seven hours required by historical versions of the technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
This enables higher accuracy in matching patients to complex criteria in trials.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Less than three weeks remain for San Diego residents to participate in the Community Recreation Needs Assessment, which enables people to indicate their preferences for the future of recreation programming in the city.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
An inheritance from his grandfather enables beer and takeout when the mood strikes.
—Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Brandon Tseng, co‑founder of Shield AI, told CNBC that Hivemind enables other companies and militaries to develop their own artificial-intelligence pilots locally, and Singapore would own that intellectual property.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
That announcement followed multiple partnership announcements from Uber and new retail partners in recent months, including DSW, which now enables delivery of footwear and accessories from nearly 500 stores.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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The system lets robots see around corners using radio waves processed by AI.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the end, Whitney hand-delivers an incredibly thick letter that lets Henry Muck know exactly what the stakes are.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alice empowers teams to regain control over fragmented systems, ensure communication, and extract meaningful insights, all while respecting security and operational constraints.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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This understanding empowers leaders to navigate complex situations with finesse and insight.—
Paul Vanderbroeck,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the bill simply authorizes continued research.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, the Constitution does also include language that authorizes Congress to regulate certain areas and what states are doing in that space, so Congress does have some power here.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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What tax debt qualifies for professional help?—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although he was born in London, Walker-Smith qualifies to play for Wales and first played for them at under-16s level.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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