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as in letting
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowering
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 enabling
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
President Biden singularly stands out in his callous enabling of the horrors inflicted on Gaza for more than a year.
—Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Jaylin Williams plowed through a screening Murray as Jokic drained a triple, enabling the Nuggets to tie it with a fortuitous 4-point play.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The landings were perfect, enabling the Navy to get the astronauts on their feet and, before long, into the ship’s large hospital for medical exams.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The installments will be numbered, enabling viewers to watch in sequence, with the running time and structure in keeping with the current zeal for microdramas and the popularity of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Another rookie, Sam Dickinson whiffed on a one-timer, enabling Sennecke to collect the puck and dart off on a three-on-one rush.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files, according to the sources familiar with the case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Musk's company obtained the permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality on March 10, enabling it to install 41 natural gas-burning turbines permanently in DeSoto County, Mississippi, in order to power its nearby data centers.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Hook-like projections on their pectoral and pelvic fins function like Velcro, enabling them to grip slippery rock surfaces even under strong water current.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
But removing the enabling without identifying a goal is just going to cause conflict.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
President Biden singularly stands out in his callous enabling of the horrors inflicted on Gaza for more than a year.
—Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Administration officials have credited Section 702 with helping to rescue American hostages overseas, enabling the seizure of fentanyl precursor chemicals from China and even preventing a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Jaylin Williams plowed through a screening Murray as Jokic drained a triple, enabling the Nuggets to tie it with a fortuitous 4-point play.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The landings were perfect, enabling the Navy to get the astronauts on their feet and, before long, into the ship’s large hospital for medical exams.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The installments will be numbered, enabling viewers to watch in sequence, with the running time and structure in keeping with the current zeal for microdramas and the popularity of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Another rookie, Sam Dickinson whiffed on a one-timer, enabling Sennecke to collect the puck and dart off on a three-on-one rush.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney’s office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files, according to the sources familiar with the case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Musk's company obtained the permit from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality on March 10, enabling it to install 41 natural gas-burning turbines permanently in DeSoto County, Mississippi, in order to power its nearby data centers.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Hook-like projections on their pectoral and pelvic fins function like Velcro, enabling them to grip slippery rock surfaces even under strong water current.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
Noun
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During public comment, resident Ramon Chavoya expressed frustrations with the county and Board Chair Peggy Price for letting the project progress.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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This pull between holding on and letting go, between wanting time to slow down and knowing it never will.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is about that larger sense of empowering women with information, access, and affordability, and the actual products to help.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Apr. 2026
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New York took an important step forward last year by passing the Build Public Renewables Act, empowering the New York Power Authority to build and own renewable energy projects in the public interest.—
Shahana Hanif,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Connor Ingram made 11 saves, allowing only Ty Mueller's first career goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Custom metallic-textile curtains are used to help filter light and protect sensitive works, while allowing subtle changes throughout the day and seasons to shape the viewing experience.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office has said, after Israel's surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon will have direct negotiations Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected to begin Tuesday in Washington, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s office said Friday, after Israel’s surprise announcement authorizing talks despite the countries lack of official relations.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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That includes writing a letter of encouragement to a friend whose child was born with a heart defect.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is genuine encouragement for others to achieve their goals, and support is available at every turn.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the real goal for industry is Congress approving permitting reform, which has tried and failed multiple times in recent years.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our findings highlight how laws permitting clinicians to refuse to provide health care to LGBQ+ patients deepen existing health disparities.—
Nathaniel M. Tran,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, none of this alone is reason to turn down a direct promotion to the next linear step up in your career path.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Before his promotion, Velasco oversaw relations with the United States and Canada as the ministry’s chief for North America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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