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as in letting
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowering
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 enabling
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Also on the tech front, social media will be instrumental in enabling more efficient communications between students and property staff, Westover says.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sesame’s cutting-edge software solutions combine customizable technology modules, powerful analytical tools, and seamless collaboration features, enabling users to unlock their full potential.
—John Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This evolving alliance creates a complex and interactive threat environment, enabling these actors to exploit Western vulnerabilities, escalate strategic dilemmas, and impose severe costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
An algorithm is a set of instructions enabling a computer program to put together different sources of information [data] and generate a result.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This not only improves your email management but also establishes a positive tone for the year ahead, enabling you to concentrate on what truly matters in your professional and personal communication.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Use it to swiftly analyze large data volumes and simplify complex global supply chains, enabling more responsive decision-making.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Watch for housing design to evolve in ways that bring students together as opposed to enabling them to stay apart.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Also on the tech front, social media will be instrumental in enabling more efficient communications between students and property staff, Westover says.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sesame’s cutting-edge software solutions combine customizable technology modules, powerful analytical tools, and seamless collaboration features, enabling users to unlock their full potential.
—John Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This evolving alliance creates a complex and interactive threat environment, enabling these actors to exploit Western vulnerabilities, escalate strategic dilemmas, and impose severe costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
An algorithm is a set of instructions enabling a computer program to put together different sources of information [data] and generate a result.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This not only improves your email management but also establishes a positive tone for the year ahead, enabling you to concentrate on what truly matters in your professional and personal communication.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Use it to swiftly analyze large data volumes and simplify complex global supply chains, enabling more responsive decision-making.
—Gaurav Tewari, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
And the art of delegation requires inspiring direction, enabling resources, empowering authority, and credible accountability.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
Noun
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here are some of the best deals available now: Be Windows 11-Ready With a New Inspiron Laptop The days of Windows 10 are almost behind us, with Microsoft ending OS support this year.—
PCMag BrandX and Dell,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the Pole tightened when on the front foot in two baseline exchanges, moving forward at the wrong time and letting Fritz move out in front.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Wolves did not score for the first 4 minutes, 32 seconds of the quarter, letting a five-point deficit swell to 18 points.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
6 Jan. 2025
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An organized office creates an environment where the mind can stay clear and agile, allowing leaders to think proactively rather than reactively.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Fragments of the debates about authorizing the persecutions show courtiers much more concerned with policing ordinary life than their predecessors.—
Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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The debt limit is a relic of World War I, when Congress stopped authorizing individual instances of government borrowing and replaced them with a blanket authorization — up to a certain limit.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mentors provide guidance, encouragement and constructive feedback, helping mentees build the confidence needed to take risks, lead projects and contribute meaningfully.—
Doug Flaig,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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That is, encouragement that’s backed up with specific reasons and rationale.—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This year’s award went to the River Roads Festival in Easthampton, Mass. The Spirit of Folk Awards are presented to people and organizations actively involved in the promotion and preservation of folk music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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Getting to promotion and relegation will not be an easy fight, however.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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