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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
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Travelers should monitor their flight status early and often by downloading their airline's mobile app and enabling push and text notifications, according to USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The scheme is compatible with existing regional and national subsidies, enabling families to combine Madrid's grant with other financial benefits.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Skantz added that those who are traveling in the coming days should verify their flight’s status with their airline and recommended downloading the airline’s app and enabling notifications.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Wave have above-average ball skill in all three lines, enabling them to lead the 14-team league in ball possession and finish second in assists and third in goals.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With much of the world horrified by the USSR’s brutality, Eisenhower was furious that the British-French-Israeli offensive was both diverting international attention and handing Moscow a PR victory by enabling it to speak about Western aggression in the Middle East.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The woman who said Butler had manipulated her faith to abuse her as a teen blamed the Assemblies of God’s lack of safeguards for enabling him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
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
And the corporation’s response to the row was feeble at best, enabling conservative critics to advance their long-running campaign against the broadcaster.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Travelers should monitor their flight status early and often by downloading their airline's mobile app and enabling push and text notifications, according to USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The scheme is compatible with existing regional and national subsidies, enabling families to combine Madrid's grant with other financial benefits.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Skantz added that those who are traveling in the coming days should verify their flight’s status with their airline and recommended downloading the airline’s app and enabling notifications.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Wave have above-average ball skill in all three lines, enabling them to lead the 14-team league in ball possession and finish second in assists and third in goals.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With much of the world horrified by the USSR’s brutality, Eisenhower was furious that the British-French-Israeli offensive was both diverting international attention and handing Moscow a PR victory by enabling it to speak about Western aggression in the Middle East.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The woman who said Butler had manipulated her faith to abuse her as a teen blamed the Assemblies of God’s lack of safeguards for enabling him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
Noun
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead of letting that hold her back, Valancy chooses to be open about her feelings instead.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead of doing multiple loads at once and letting clean clothes pile up, focus on one load at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2010, Donaldson founded her nonprofit LiveLung, an organization dedicated to empowering lung cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers through education and community.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Athos Bulcão Foundation Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Brazilian artist Athos Bulcão, the Athos Bulcão Foundation serves as both a museum and a shop, allowing visitors to take a piece inspired by his style home.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But when homeowners agreed, a notary would come with a multipage contract in confusing language, the AG’s office said, and the notary would pressure homeowners to sign immediately without allowing time for review.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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The state legislation authorizing the referendum called for the establishment of a new authority to govern the Charlotte Area Transit System.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pinkerton said that insurers are also likely to require women who want to take the drug to try two marginally effective but less expensive drugs, Gabapentin and Effexor, before authorizing Lynkuet.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The program provides support and encouragement to those who are struggling with grief.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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With his mother’s encouragement, Galloway appealed his case to UCLA, and met with an admissions officer.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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City officials are completing permitting and logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install 750 to 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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