ENABLING Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

enabling 1 of 2

noun

as in support

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enabling

2 of 2

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

High-performance joint motors generate up to 450 Nm of torque, enabling dynamic movements such as flying kicks, spinning maneuvers, and rapid direction changes. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 The process is further complicated by Nandy’s desire to explore bringing forward secondary legislation enabling Ofcom to examine how the Paramount-WBD deal would impact streaming services. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 July 2026 Her path suggests that microcolleges may be less a replacement for conventional higher education and more of a stepping stone, enabling students to uncover interests and gain new skills ahead of—or in tandem with—pursuing a formal college degree. — Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Landslides are important processes in shaping planetary surfaces, enabling the transport of material across great distances. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2026 This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026 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 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

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

But a few years ago, as the FDA considered authorizing Zyn products, a company scientist told an agency toxicologist the pouches did dissolve.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 July 2026
At least once a day, however, an ICE officer would peek in to ask who was ready to sign the papers authorizing their deportation.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 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

That reflects a long-running slowdown in home construction driven by rising expenses from materials and labor as well as changes in local zoning and permitting rules and lingering scars from the 2008 subprime mortgage collapse.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Singer has allowed 20 home runs in 18 starts this season, coughing up at least one in 12 and permitting multiple home runs in six.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 17 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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