1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
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 Chinese navy—the world's largest by hull count—enables Beijing to expand its military reach and presence.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Eventually, after decades of activism, this enabled Soviet Jews to immigrate.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
The Golden Power legislation enables the Italian government to intercede or set conditions on foreign and domestic corporate takeovers in key sectors, including banking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Eventually, after decades of activism, this enabled Soviet Jews to immigrate.
—Time, 3 June 2025
Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 June 2025
The Golden Power legislation enables the Italian government to intercede or set conditions on foreign and domestic corporate takeovers in key sectors, including banking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enable
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Victoria didn’t let the losses in the final months of 2024 get to her.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Large windows throughout let in plenty of sunlight.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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However, many also resonate with Kim and Lee Jun-seok’s warning that Lee Jae-myung’s presidency, despite the latter’s reassurances, could result in radical economic and political changes, empowered by the Democratic Party’s unchecked control of the executive and legislative branches.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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This empowering novel juxtaposes their stories, leaving readers questioning how much has really changed, and what if history was written by women after all?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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However, on May 19 the Supreme Court issued a ruling favoring the Trump administration by allowing the termination of TPS to proceed while the case is litigated.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The individual was not authorized to comment publicly.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Lawyers for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty said courts are far too apt to dodge the question of what qualifies as an improper burden on religion under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Still, this is the third season of the Unai Emery era in which Villa have qualified to play European football in the next one.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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