1
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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as in support
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Recent Examples of enabling
Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Additionally, CEOs have gained greater power to set their own pay, enabling them to negotiate higher compensation packages, the report said.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Life fast-forwards these reactions with enzymes, enabling microbes to seize the energy that would otherwise dissipate.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The company gives homeowners cash equity offers, enabling them to purchase another place to live.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At one point, early investments in education expanded and democratized schooling in Ghana, enabling a selection of Ghanaians to be trained in art and architecture in the late ’50s and early ’60s.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Its platform automates video production from live and archive footage, enabling rights holders to scale content delivery, engage fans and generate new revenue streams.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The winners will be those who combine trust, speed and choice, enabling merchants to tap into higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes without adding friction.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The document lays out targets to be achieved by 2030, including reducing the number of tobacco users by 150 million, enabling 150 million more people to control their hypertension and increasing the number of people with access to mental health care.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Additionally, CEOs have gained greater power to set their own pay, enabling them to negotiate higher compensation packages, the report said.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Life fast-forwards these reactions with enzymes, enabling microbes to seize the energy that would otherwise dissipate.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The company gives homeowners cash equity offers, enabling them to purchase another place to live.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At one point, early investments in education expanded and democratized schooling in Ghana, enabling a selection of Ghanaians to be trained in art and architecture in the late ’50s and early ’60s.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Its platform automates video production from live and archive footage, enabling rights holders to scale content delivery, engage fans and generate new revenue streams.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The winners will be those who combine trust, speed and choice, enabling merchants to tap into higher conversion rates and larger basket sizes without adding friction.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The document lays out targets to be achieved by 2030, including reducing the number of tobacco users by 150 million, enabling 150 million more people to control their hypertension and increasing the number of people with access to mental health care.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
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Spotify has teamed up with the popular OpenAI model, letting users discover music and podcasts without switching apps.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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To lose Livramento and Hall at the same time is unfortunate and has left Newcastle stretched down the defensive flanks, but letting Targett go was the right decision.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But this outlay isn’t about empowering people or enabling breakthroughs, as Sam Altman said; this kind of vertical integration is about money, control, and power.—
Asad Ramzanali,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Stanching the hemorrhage of voter support requires some bold moves and tangible achievements.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Clean and sleek, they can be worn while sightseeing, thanks to their next-level support and cushioning, but are classy enough to be worn out to dinner.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Reactor designs are tailored to customer needs, allowing integration into existing systems and application-specific piloting at industrial sites.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Critics had warned that allowing Trump to fire Cook would have trampled on decades of research showing central banks function best when they're allowed to operate without meddling from politicians.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the last six years, Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has been engaged in open warfare with British tabloids, accusing senior editors of authorizing unlawful intrusions into people's public lives, destroying friendships and relationships.—
Michael Holden,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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In their complaint, the unions allege the budget office's memo unlawfully directs agencies to disregard their own authorizing statutes.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recent sighting provided encouragement to conservationists.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Redd offered encouragement and resources, including money for a hotel room.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These include new work requirements that are a cornerstone of Republican demands, under which certain adults would have to work or engage in qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid benefits.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their chances of directly qualifying for the round of 16 took a hit, dropping from 40 per cent to 29 per cent.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The companies had been at odds over the past week, with the programmer running ads and social media promotions calling attention to the operator’s Big Tech DNA.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, the flip-flop has become a defining silhouette of 2025, appearing in street style, front rows and even film promotion.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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