ENABLING Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

enabling 1 of 2

noun

as in support

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enabling

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verb

present participle of enable

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

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

Cook has additional concerns about the noise, vibrations and emissions from a natural gas power plant that would generate electricity for the data center, enabling it to operate off the grid. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 Brands should share these approaches with their customers, celebrating local fibers and crafts with place-identifying labels and enabling traceability rooted in the land and community. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 The team also solved issues caused by strong magnetic attraction, enabling robots to detach reliably when commanded. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 If the networks are enabling agents to buy from merchants, the crypto industry is taking it one step further. — Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The deal will further help Neon expand its reach and operations while enabling the brand to launch a new television division, Neon TV. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 My plan for what comes next allows more flexibility while still enabling me to have a career in bridal. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The observatory was named for fast-flying swift birds due to its ability to pivot rapidly to look at cosmic events and afterglows, enabling the study of comets, gravitational waves and black holes over long periods of time. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 That's because the microgravity environment is great for growing flawless crystals, potentially enabling a newly efficient and effective production line for a wide range of pharmaceuticals and other high-value goods. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Verb

Rodrigo De Paul was caught ball-watching as Ricardo Rodriguez offered himself for the pass, trudging back into a shape and letting the run slip through.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Use your courage to open the talk, then guide it with patience by letting the other person finish.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of letting

Verb

Kelce has also focused his philanthropy on youth development and community support through his foundation work, backing programs aimed at empowering underserved kids and strengthening local communities.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
For leaders, value creation typically centers on stakeholder alignment, driving innovation, and empowering people.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of empowering

Verb

However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Rather than authorizing private helipads citywide, the amendment would apply only to the industrial zoning district on Terminal Island, where Griffin’s marina is under construction.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of authorizing

Noun

As for the here and now, England will take encouragement from Switzerland’s performance against Argentina.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
That encouragement from Orlando’s new coaching staff under Sean Sweeney has translated to hard work on the court from Penda.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Verb

Candidates can lower voters’ bills by committing to cutting permitting timelines, fixing transmission queues, and getting new generation connected to the grid.

— David Kieve, Time, 10 July 2026
The second opportunity is securing permitting reform that treats all energy equally and provides project certainty.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of permitting

Noun

Investors should watch whether Nike’s return to sport translates into better sell-through, fewer promotions, cleaner inventory, and stronger demand in categories that matter.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026

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