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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 2023, after a push by Newsom, the state launched a program known as CARE Court that enables judges to mandate mental health treatment plans if people don’t voluntarily agree.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Nessel asserts that Kalshi offers an online operation that enables Michigan residents to engage in sports betting under the guise of trading event contracts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
On the earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris highlighted improving checkout speed and employee productivity through enhancements in mobile wallets, pharmacy pay ahead, and pre-scan technology, which enables an employee to start ringing up small-to-medium carts while shoppers are still in line.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The digital printing system enables complex artwork and color gradients to be reproduced on lightweight materials, including satin, stretch tulle, and pleated viscose—simultaneously reducing waste and simplifying production processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Though parents need Roblox accounts to manage the full suite of controls for their children, the company says that unless a parent enables the function, children under 13 are automatically blocked from direct messaging and children under 9 are automatically blocked from in-game chats.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
On all, a NACS charging port and a max charging rate of 150 kW enables 10% to 80% charging in as little as 28 minutes.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Nessel asserts that Kalshi offers an online operation that enables Michigan residents to engage in sports betting under the guise of trading event contracts.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
On the earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris highlighted improving checkout speed and employee productivity through enhancements in mobile wallets, pharmacy pay ahead, and pre-scan technology, which enables an employee to start ringing up small-to-medium carts while shoppers are still in line.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The digital printing system enables complex artwork and color gradients to be reproduced on lightweight materials, including satin, stretch tulle, and pleated viscose—simultaneously reducing waste and simplifying production processes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Though parents need Roblox accounts to manage the full suite of controls for their children, the company says that unless a parent enables the function, children under 13 are automatically blocked from direct messaging and children under 9 are automatically blocked from in-game chats.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
On all, a NACS charging port and a max charging rate of 150 kW enables 10% to 80% charging in as little as 28 minutes.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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This simple pie lets farmer's market berries shine.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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This approach empowers operators to move beyond reactive purchasing and build enduring supply chain resilience, even amid ongoing global disruption.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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What’s clear is this law empowers the president to deploy tariffs for up to 150 days.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Kentucky Derby will be run in eight weeks, which allows plenty of time for considerable changes in the field.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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On national security grounds, the regulation authorizes the censor to prohibit reporting or broadcasting any material that could reveal sensitive information or pose a threat to the country’s security interests.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The process fell under California Education Code Section 76001 and San Bernardino Community College District Board Policy 5011, which authorizes qualified K-12 students to enroll in college coursework.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The law provides no criteria for how a homeowner qualifies — a gap that leaves applicants in legal and bureaucratic limbo.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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In practice, however, the law provides no criteria for how a homeowner qualifies for that relief.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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