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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Don’t let Social Security and IRS data go to Palantir and rescind the Pentagon and Homeland Security contracts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Strawberry shortcake is, obvi, the classic, but don’t let your imagination stop there.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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They’re featured in our content and empowered to lead across the organization.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The steel nesting boxes were installed this year to keep the birds, eggs, and motorists safe and allow the osprey to stay in their preferred nesting spot on top of the bridge.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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Considering that drivers would no longer need a windshield that prioritized seeing the road, windows could instead double as screens, allowing passengers to watch TV, work, play video games, or even communicate with passengers in nearby cars who’ve consented to connecting with others.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
12 June 2025
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By Friday, Marines had been deployed in Los Angeles, with little clarity on whether their guns contained live rounds and under what circumstances they were authorized to fire.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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An overwhelming 90% of the members of Vox Media Union had voted Thursday to authorize a strike if a deal was not reached by the time their current contract expired at 11:59 p.m.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Iran, one of the countries named, has qualified for the World Cup.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The nadirs were England’s senior men’s side failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and the under-21s getting beaten 4-0 by their German counterparts in the age group’s Euro 2009 final.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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