1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
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 enable
What would be surprising would be to see an editorial demanding that the Donald Trump administration stop enabling the Israeli genocide in Gaza that has been destroying life for Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians for the past 21 months.
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Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The city aims to gain historic designation for the tunnels, potentially enabling redevelopment projects similar to the Ghost Baby speakeasy.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
The Biden administration launched the Shelter and Service Program in 2023, enabling FEMA to award grants to state, local, or nonprofit organizations that provide support services to migrants released from ICE custody.
—Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Its asset-light model and 19% free cash flow margins enable significant share repurchasing.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The city aims to gain historic designation for the tunnels, potentially enabling redevelopment projects similar to the Ghost Baby speakeasy.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 21 July 2025
The Biden administration launched the Shelter and Service Program in 2023, enabling FEMA to award grants to state, local, or nonprofit organizations that provide support services to migrants released from ICE custody.
—Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Its asset-light model and 19% free cash flow margins enable significant share repurchasing.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 July 2025
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New features and technologies elevate the quality of car audio, letting brands famous for everything from the loudspeakers at Woodstock to today’s most immersive theaters take their act on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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And instead of the usual frantic panic, Jarmusch lets the apocalypse unfold with bizarre calmness: Murray and Driver patrol in sloth-like formation, Zelda welds coffins for fun and Jarmusch himself even pops up onscreen as Officer Ronnie’s aging hippie father.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The mentorship movement founded by Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt that brings celebrities and community leaders together to empower the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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That approval came in September, allowing the company to market the feature as an over-the-counter medical tool.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Michael, 47, and Kerry, 46, were convicted of the murder of the toddler, per the post, while his mother, Shannon, 28, was convicted of causing or allowing his death.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But radio stations could go dark or cut programming after Congress voted to claw back federal funds given through Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private nonprofit authorized by Congress in 1967.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Simply put, Global Payments, as a merchant acquirer, acts as a middleman between the merchant and card network to authorize and facilitate transactions.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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Properties that have received federal disaster aid in the past also must be covered by flood insurance to qualify for future assistance.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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To qualify for the deduction, a vehicle also must be assembled in the U.S., which further limits the tax break.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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