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as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowered
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 enabled
Additionally, simple material upgrades—like switching to a better insulating oil—enabled significantly higher energy storage capacity.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The conditions that enabled corporate activism on LGBTQ+ rights — an asymmetry where speaking out was relatively low-risk — don’t exist here.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some modern vehicles also record motion near parked cars if settings are enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And my successor, the current premier, has enabled, through a much more accessible citizens’ initiative referendum process, a referendum that looks likely to happen later this year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s twisted that the Catholic Church’s homophobia prevented people like my aunt from adopting, while the institution simultaneously enabled the systemic abuse of children in their care.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The move enabled Jarrard to sign with Notre Dame on Wednesday and begin his college career this fall.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Peay, who was speaking as a member of the California State University Employees Union, said that telework has enabled her family to keep her mother, who suffers from memory issues, at home.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
If your phone has a setting to automatically record the date and time on each photo, ensure it is enabled.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The conditions that enabled corporate activism on LGBTQ+ rights — an asymmetry where speaking out was relatively low-risk — don’t exist here.
—Alessandro Piazza, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some modern vehicles also record motion near parked cars if settings are enabled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And my successor, the current premier, has enabled, through a much more accessible citizens’ initiative referendum process, a referendum that looks likely to happen later this year.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s twisted that the Catholic Church’s homophobia prevented people like my aunt from adopting, while the institution simultaneously enabled the systemic abuse of children in their care.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
The move enabled Jarrard to sign with Notre Dame on Wednesday and begin his college career this fall.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Peay, who was speaking as a member of the California State University Employees Union, said that telework has enabled her family to keep her mother, who suffers from memory issues, at home.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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This allowed biologists to locate several dens and gain a better understanding of the foxes’ reproductive patterns.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Members of the final 18-person jury panel will be allowed to maintain their normal social media use throughout the trial.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Under the court’s direction, grand jurors are empowered to review records, evaluate government programs, inspect detention facilities and issue findings and recommendations that promote ethical, efficient and transparent governance.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employees are empowered to remove barriers and ensure that there is no wrong door when residents seek help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners appeared to agree that if this development is approved by the Village Board, data centers would not be permitted.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, they were permitted to carry their phones.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to law enforcement sources not authorized to discuss the case publicly, there was evidence that someone had forced their way inside her Tucson home.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tommy Mikuta’s team has qualified for the state finals in his age group, and Matt Mikuta’s team fell one win short of the state finals.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Daytona 500 starting lineup *Open car that qualified into the Daytona 500.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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