1
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
This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.
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Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
However, some of the clement conditions that enabled this higher tourism interest could be about to reverse.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
The abrupt departure of a senior AI figure during the troubled rollout of Apple Intelligence, which is now enabled by default, could further affect confidence in the company's AI efforts.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
There has been an investing boom on Main Street as popular trading platforms like Robinhood enabled small investors to ride the bull market to record highs over the past few years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This method enabled the integration of NV centers within the diamond lattice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2025
Gowtham Chilakapati, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Earnhardt enabled Berry to drive the team’s late model in between drivers years back.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The fast turnaround was no doubt enabled by landing the booster back near the launch site, speeding the process of inspecting and refurbishing the rocket.
—Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
However, some of the clement conditions that enabled this higher tourism interest could be about to reverse.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
The abrupt departure of a senior AI figure during the troubled rollout of Apple Intelligence, which is now enabled by default, could further affect confidence in the company's AI efforts.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
There has been an investing boom on Main Street as popular trading platforms like Robinhood enabled small investors to ride the bull market to record highs over the past few years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This method enabled the integration of NV centers within the diamond lattice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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Part of the discussion in court Friday revolved around what will be allowed at the trial regarding a video that aired on CNN last year that showed Combs punching his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, and throwing her on the floor in a hotel hallway.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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An Indiana police officer is accused of forcing his six-year-old daughter to stand outside in freezing temperatures holding a sign threatening her brother as punishment for pouting because she was not allowed to wear lip gloss.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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When those decisions are made as a multi-disciplinary team and everyone’s involved and empowered, the player can’t help but feel supported.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The document doesn’t specify whether agents have been empowered to detain individuals based solely on these physical characteristics.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yorkville Police Department Investigations Division, along with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team, were authorized on Thursday to record communications with Hellenthal, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The school board has authorized sending a request for proposals to search firms that will help select a new superintendent, according to Donahue’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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