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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
This enables continuous charging and reduces the need for large onboard batteries.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The declaration enables the county to set aside $200,000 in contingency funds to help impacted residents.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The facility also works on integration for the Waymo Driver, which is what the company calls the proprietary hardware and software that enables self-driving.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This tax incentive enables businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying assets, such as machinery and vehicles, rather than spreading the deduction over several years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes, Brockman reportedly helped shape OpenAI’s corporate restructuring into a Public Benefit Corporation, announced last week, a move that enables the company to raise even more capital.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablet, which enables video check-ins with caregivers and family members, also houses reminders, exercise guides, and medication checks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
This is what enables people from such diverse backgrounds to come together, just through the medium of K-pop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Integrating autonomy not only reduces labor costs in commercial transport, but also enables unmanned missions — protecting military personnel by keeping them out of harm’s way.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The declaration enables the county to set aside $200,000 in contingency funds to help impacted residents.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The facility also works on integration for the Waymo Driver, which is what the company calls the proprietary hardware and software that enables self-driving.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
This tax incentive enables businesses to immediately deduct 100% of the cost of qualifying assets, such as machinery and vehicles, rather than spreading the deduction over several years.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes, Brockman reportedly helped shape OpenAI’s corporate restructuring into a Public Benefit Corporation, announced last week, a move that enables the company to raise even more capital.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablet, which enables video check-ins with caregivers and family members, also houses reminders, exercise guides, and medication checks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
This is what enables people from such diverse backgrounds to come together, just through the medium of K-pop.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Integrating autonomy not only reduces labor costs in commercial transport, but also enables unmanned missions — protecting military personnel by keeping them out of harm’s way.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosts the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers, and its free FanFest lets fans experience interactive activities such as punting, passing and kicking.—
Mary Caldwell,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Google is offering paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that lets users ask natural-language questions directly in the Gmail search bar.—
Julia Doyle,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The city’s Southbound Stock Connect scheme allows certified investors in mainland China to buy stocks listed in Hong Kong.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The legal challenge was filed just one day after California voters approved Proposition 50—a ballot measure that allows a new map that favors Democrats in five additional districts to be implemented through 2030.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The justices probed whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose tariffs on nearly all imports or whether such measures intrude on Congress’s exclusive taxing authority.—
James Sample,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to know about who qualifies, how much Wi-Fi typically costs and how American’s policy compares with other major airlines.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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