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as in lets
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowers
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 enables
The idea is that if a firm is trying to certify an event contract that simply enables speculation — without otherwise serving the public interest — regulators will step in.
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Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
The technology also enables digital evaluation, allowing results to be stored, analyzed, or shared instantly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Blocking a key protein that enables ovarian cancer has shown promise in the fight against it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Among the next steps planned for the facility is testing of Vicon’s markerless motion capture system, which allows performers to move freely without suits and enables real-time motion visualization.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States and China are targeting landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, with the intention of building infrastructure that enables long-term habitation.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Google threat intelligence VP Sandra Joyce, this approach is no longer valid, especially given the speed and scale that AI enables for cyberattackers.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Now, here’s the fun thing, which enables us to get back to the original question.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
The technology also enables digital evaluation, allowing results to be stored, analyzed, or shared instantly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Blocking a key protein that enables ovarian cancer has shown promise in the fight against it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Among the next steps planned for the facility is testing of Vicon’s markerless motion capture system, which allows performers to move freely without suits and enables real-time motion visualization.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The United States and China are targeting landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, with the intention of building infrastructure that enables long-term habitation.
—Scott Solomon, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Google threat intelligence VP Sandra Joyce, this approach is no longer valid, especially given the speed and scale that AI enables for cyberattackers.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Now, here’s the fun thing, which enables us to get back to the original question.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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King lets the nearby Fern Hollow Nature Center use his property and lake, letting little kids learn to fish during summer programs and field trips.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their Visiting Practitioner Program lets guests experience specialized off-menu treatments including physiotherapy and Ayurvedic healing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the org chart matters less than the partnership itself—one that empowers individuals to learn, leaders to experiment, and organizations to adapt.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution gives the power to set election rules to the state and empowers Congress to modify those rules, which means the president has no constitutional or legal authority to regulate elections, Diaz said.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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The tax credit program allows qualifying counties to vote on capping annual property tax increases for residents.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In simple terms, the system allows the aircraft to maneuver using airflow rather than mechanical parts.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The final draft of the proposal, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This month, though, Italy even further restricted who qualifies.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether or not the gathering qualifies as a formal protest by conventional standards, the image underscores how demonstrators and advocacy groups are emphasizing global reach and symbolic participation alongside mass turnout in major cities.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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