as in enfranchised
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in allowed
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empowered
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Wigan believes one reason for the increase in workplace conflict is that employees are feeling more empowered to speak their minds.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Having these conversations early helps teens feel empowered rather than restricted.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
However, if leaders encourage input, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate new ideas, employees will feel more empowered to think creatively.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Wigan believes one reason for the increase in workplace conflict is that employees are feeling more empowered to speak their minds.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Empathy not only enhances workplace relationships but also ensures that people feel supported and empowered to excel in their roles.
—Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Having these conversations early helps teens feel empowered rather than restricted.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowered
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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While colder temperatures are more conducive to poor air quality, a stable atmosphere with no precipitation has allowed holiday air pollution from fireworks and fireplaces to linger over the Valley.—
Hayleigh Evans,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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After several hours of questioning, Woodward was not charged and allowed to leave.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This subtle yet revolutionary approach reflects the film’s core message: change begins with the smallest of actions, and these quiet acts of defiance can ripple outward to create a more liberated future.—
Taarini Kaur Dang,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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For the other man, meanwhile, those initially disorientating dreams cue a release from the strictures of masculine expectations and self-image, demonstrated through his increasingly liberated performances in a local choir.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Attorneys for New Jersey argued that even a partial remand meant the program was no longer authorized by federal regulators, and that a lack of clarity regarding pollution mitigation should in and of itself be enough to order a temporary pause on the program.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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The airstrikes come as ceasefire talks are resuming, with a delegation authorized by the Israeli Prime Minister, set to engage in further negotiations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Calls for Oversight Democratic lawmakers appear to see an opening amid the debate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will put Johnson and three other Democratic mayors in the hot seat, where GOP members will try to score political points off them over their respective laws blocking local police from assisting in immigration enforcement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, for many other dog owners, leaving a pet unsupervised can be a daunting task.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Common sense needs to replace the extreme unsupervised dismantling of our federal government and the sinking of our relationship with those allies who stand with us for freedom.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Empowered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowered. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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