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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
Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Women collaborators — editors, producers, wives — did essential, often unrecognized work enabling the trio’s rise.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In simple terms, an API allows different software systems to communicate with one another, enabling Pepper to generate lesson plans, answer students’ questions and adapt responses in real time.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The increasing ubiquity of K-beauty products outside Korea is also enabling a broader following.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
It was placed under the governor’s exclusive control, enabling quick responses when economic opportunities arise.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The school’s board is also pursuing approval from the TEA to offer virtual or hybrid instruction for older students, possibly enabling them to reinstate upper grade levels.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the company, Fury operates at a high level, enabling it to control drones from different manufacturers using their existing flight controls and drive systems, without replacing the low-level code that keeps each platform stable.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Its dual-chip architecture integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Intel N97 processors, enabling high-performance computing for complex tasks and real-time AI workloads.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Women collaborators — editors, producers, wives — did essential, often unrecognized work enabling the trio’s rise.
—Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
In simple terms, an API allows different software systems to communicate with one another, enabling Pepper to generate lesson plans, answer students’ questions and adapt responses in real time.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The increasing ubiquity of K-beauty products outside Korea is also enabling a broader following.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
It was placed under the governor’s exclusive control, enabling quick responses when economic opportunities arise.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The school’s board is also pursuing approval from the TEA to offer virtual or hybrid instruction for older students, possibly enabling them to reinstate upper grade levels.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the company, Fury operates at a high level, enabling it to control drones from different manufacturers using their existing flight controls and drive systems, without replacing the low-level code that keeps each platform stable.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can also buy the actual Velvetiser for about $150, with packets of shredded chocolate for sale as well, enabling them to bring the Hotel Chocolat experience home.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
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Meanwhile, city staff are also examining ways to provide regular and emergency assistance to Los Angeles restaurants, as well as provide additional support to legacy restaurants in financial crisis.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Similar to when the on-air incident happened in 2023, news of Kuiper’s return was a hot topic Wednesday night on social media, eliciting strong opinions in support and against Kuiper’s return.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ottmann took Ponderosa to Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania, letting iron sharpen iron.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Panthers star expects the Americans to take a similar approach to Sunday’s game as their other matchups so far in the elimination round to avoid letting the moment get too big.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Teaching the craft of sewing to at-risk youth and empowering future designers.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Richard’s commitment to empowering the next generation reflects the heart of our mission — and inspires the entire FIT community.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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With nine prominent Democrats in the race, pressure on lower polling candidates to drop out has increased as concerns grow that Democrats will split their party’s vote in the June 2 primary, allowing two Republicans to slip into the runoff.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to officials, Gray provided kickbacks in return for referrals of DNA samples and executed test orders authorizing the procedures.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The other is a decree authorizing prison terms for journalists convicted of criminal defamation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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For Bodenham, that early encouragement from Jones grew into a career exploring the deep history of life on earth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Students shout encouragement while shaking jars of cream into butter.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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These restrictions come in the shape of bans, permitting requirements that make projects economically unfeasible or moratoriums that may or may not eventually expire.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission would lose its authority to issue licenses permitting facilities to allow simulcast dog races starting July 1, 2027.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately there were no discounts, though some third-party gift-card promotions took place.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Brands that respond to uncertainty through promotions potentially risk accelerating the erosion of their long-term brand equity — and failing to answer how a brand justifies its price over time.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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