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
The app can be connected to the smart telescope over NFC or through the app itself – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS/location options need to be enabled on the handset.
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Yet, to truly determine the best ways to boost space immunity, maximize astronaut health, and enable planetary exploration, more research is needed.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025
With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.
—WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Yet, to truly determine the best ways to boost space immunity, maximize astronaut health, and enable planetary exploration, more research is needed.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025
With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Stay focused on the bigger picture, and don’t let temporary setbacks shake your vision.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Rahn, a disabled Army veteran who was recently let go from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will be a guest of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D, Ariz.).—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Darling details and tender textiles lined the runways, infusing designer collections with an empowering undercurrent and a subtle sense of feminine allure.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The immersive script development lab running concurrently will aim to empower a new diverse cohort of emerging screenwriters to explore their creative voices and hone their storytelling craft for the screen.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Hamby suggests sharing resources with information about both abusive and healthy relationships, allowing teens to explore them independently rather than feeling pressured.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Condominiums could ‘invest’ reserves Bradley’s bill also would authorize creation of investment boards consisting of at least two governing condo board members and two unit owners.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Congress now routinely authorizes spending extensions for the fiscal year, using the previous year’s specific amounts if new spending isn’t agreed to.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Florida, which has won eight of its past nine games, qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year as a No. 7 seed after missing the tournament the previous two years.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Workers who qualify for more sophisticated jobs in the industry should not find much of a problem, the forecast suggested.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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