1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in to let
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empower
Von Furstenberg, the designer, philanthropist and author is receiving the award for her contributions to empowering women through philanthropy, mentorship and social responsibility.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
But once we’re empowered to ignore the counting numbers, then whatever.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We are empowered to do it in a way that is entertaining, but that also has meaning.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Known for exploring themes of connection, healing, and shared human experience, her music aligns perfectly with the brand’s mission of empowering travelers with tools that enhance their journeys.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
But once we’re empowered to ignore the counting numbers, then whatever.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We are empowered to do it in a way that is entertaining, but that also has meaning.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Known for exploring themes of connection, healing, and shared human experience, her music aligns perfectly with the brand’s mission of empowering travelers with tools that enhance their journeys.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empower
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This change enabled her to view her development as planned and targeted. 2.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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When those conditions change, the chemicals are not strong enough to enable them to actually withstand the enormous pressures and the enormous changes that have happened.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a hilarious new teaser for Uber Eats’ upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the businesswoman lets Charli XCX know in no uncertain terms that she’s never heard of her before.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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Test Kitchen Tip: Don't skip letting the chocolate mixture cool before moving onto the next step.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. military to draft a plan for sending troops to the southern border.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Russia's decreasing use of artillery ammunition follows an increase in the number of long-range strikes into Russian territory by Kyiv's armed forces after President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to utilize U.S.-built long-range weapons.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Inarguably, neither his presidency nor his total service to the American people should be defined exclusively as an old man allowing personal objectives and defensiveness to overtake everything.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The report found that the dentistry school’s implementation of a profit-sharing program that allows some health science faculty to receive additional compensation violated university policy because it was funded by student fees, rather than the clinic’s income from professional services.—
Alexis Timko,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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