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enabling 1 of 2

noun

as in support

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enabling

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verb

present participle of enable
1
as in letting
to make able or possible my new glasses enable me to read the fine print

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2
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
Noun
In short, there’s no enabling of federal government growth through interest paid on reserves (the opposite, whereby banks lends the money also isn’t inflationary contra Michel), rather governments get all sustenance from the private sector. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 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
By enabling data integration via MCP using proprietary systems and insisting that all third parties be MCP-enabled, healthcare organizations can unlock the value of LLMs for a cross-functional set of employees. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The researchers introduced chlorine to extend this process, enabling sulfur to exchange a third electron. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 The yacht is equipped with a large battery and an energy regeneration system, enabling silent, emissions-free operation. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 The agent gained unauthorized access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, enabling it to access both public and non-public files, and to write files to an internal server. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026 On the former front, Rossi said the brand’s retail debuts in Milan and Paris in 2008 and in New York in 2015 were instrumental in enabling him to fully express his vision. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 There are a lot of people around these days who take great pride in being far-left, socialist-enabling antisemites. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 The platform is also adding new functionality to Ask YouTube, enabling followup questions and more specific search capabilities. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Migration is thus a crucial means of enabling people born in the Global South to access lucrative jobs. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
  1. support
  2. letting
  3. empowering
  4. allowing
  5. authorizing
  6. encouragement
  7. permitting
  8. promotion
Noun
  • On a longer flight, having some additional neck support can make a significant difference.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Verb
  • The cover can be unfolded so that a strip magnetically attaches to the top of the panel's lid, while the monitor's lower edge can fit into either of two grooves in the cover's base, letting the screen rest at your choice of two tilt angles.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But once on the field, Elarms-Orr maintained his high football intelligence while also letting his emotions fuel him.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of letting
Verb
  • Joe Perkins is Chief Operating Officer of Carolina Handling, focused on leadership, empowering teams and optimizing operations.
    — Joe Perkins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Known for its reliability and resilience, Canada Goose has supported on- and off-screen roles in some of the planet’s most extreme locations, empowering exploration of all kinds, from set to screen.
    — Steven Huizar, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of empowering
Noun
  • The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Definition of allowing
Verb
  • While there is no state law that prohibits feeding feral cats, there is also no law authorizing it.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targets Russia’s energy sector by authorizing the president to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and natural gas.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of authorizing
Noun
  • Someone could offer knowledge, encouragement, or an introduction that makes an idea feel less imaginary.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Sorkin and Fincher have remained close, and Sorkin has continued to rely on Fincher’s insight and encouragement.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Verb
  • The complete load-out is expected next Tuesday, weather and ground conditions permitting.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • All that happened after Miami starter Tyler Phillips worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings, permitting only two hits and a walk while striking out three.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of permitting
Noun
  • Granda added that Polymarket is also spending considerably more on promotions to acquire new customers, and the prediction market industry has become effectively a two-horse race that will see a handful of other players fighting for scraps.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The chain had blamed the decline on launching too many promotions, plus inadequate customer service and its massive World Cup promotion failing to attract eaters.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotion

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“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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