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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
Electrochemical additive manufacturing enables the creation of pure copper structures with micro-precision details as fine as 30 micrometers, far surpassing the thermal conductivity of standard aluminum alloys.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The cooperation between the mongooses enables culture and teaching, but also incredible violence.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
The huge width is what enables the boat to harness so much power from the wind in its sails.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises everything from Wi-Fi 7 to 100x zoom capability, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 enables 90fps gameplay and higher-resolution camera shots for entry-level smartphones.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
This global presence enables offshoring with which independent American refiners cannot compete.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
VCaaS enables corporations to enter frontier technologies through a structured, diversified, and professionally managed venture framework.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Infrastructure creates enduring impact and enables industries to develop, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic resilience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The cooperation between the mongooses enables culture and teaching, but also incredible violence.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
The huge width is what enables the boat to harness so much power from the wind in its sails.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises everything from Wi-Fi 7 to 100x zoom capability, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 enables 90fps gameplay and higher-resolution camera shots for entry-level smartphones.
—Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
This global presence enables offshoring with which independent American refiners cannot compete.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
VCaaS enables corporations to enter frontier technologies through a structured, diversified, and professionally managed venture framework.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Infrastructure creates enduring impact and enables industries to develop, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic resilience.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The startup’s new partnership with Mastercard lets Rain target larger institutions who are already wedded to one payments network, Farooq Malik, cofounder and CEO, told Fortune.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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This empowers citizens to stay informed on the issues that are most important to them.—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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This spring, Minnesota state lawmakers are considering legislation (SF 3769/HF 3609) to further enforce compliance with the 340B program, which allows qualifying medical facilities to buy medications from pharmaceutical companies at a discount.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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But that law only authorizes tariffs in response to large and persistent balance-of-payments deficits.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Only when Congress authorizes it—and only when American lives face imminent danger, or our core national values are under existential threat.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Expand on what qualifies as a medical expense to encourage positive growth for those willing to obtain a health savings account, which has the greatest tax advantages.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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My experience as a forensic accountant qualifies me to do this.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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