1
as in allowed
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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2
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
Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In May 2025, a report from Enders Analysis, a media and telecommunications research firm, said that Fire Sticks enabled billions of dollars’ worth of streaming piracy.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The civils lawsuits were enabled by California law AB 218 which went into effect in 2020, which expanded the statute of limitations and allowed for triple damages against institutions that covered up the abuse.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This unprecedented engineering feat enabled scientists to image the shadow of the supermassive black hole M87*, followed by Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
That enabled them to add a rapidly ascendant prospect each time in goalie Carter George and winger Vojtěch Čihař.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Your kindness and understanding have enabled your son to continue his unproductive and unhealthy lifestyle, which isn’t good for any of you.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Law enforcement used the profile to find new investigative leads in the case, which enabled investigators to track down potential relatives and review records.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In May 2025, a report from Enders Analysis, a media and telecommunications research firm, said that Fire Sticks enabled billions of dollars’ worth of streaming piracy.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The civils lawsuits were enabled by California law AB 218 which went into effect in 2020, which expanded the statute of limitations and allowed for triple damages against institutions that covered up the abuse.
—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This unprecedented engineering feat enabled scientists to image the shadow of the supermassive black hole M87*, followed by Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
That enabled them to add a rapidly ascendant prospect each time in goalie Carter George and winger Vojtěch Čihař.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Your kindness and understanding have enabled your son to continue his unproductive and unhealthy lifestyle, which isn’t good for any of you.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Law enforcement used the profile to find new investigative leads in the case, which enabled investigators to track down potential relatives and review records.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabled
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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The team will now be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before the game, allowing for an extra day beyond the 24-hour window given to Team Melli for its first two games.
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When individuals are empowered to declare their own career trajectories, input their own names into succession planning systems, and voice their professional needs, systemic bias plummets.
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Projecting its own victory, the Iranian regime empowered a hardline leadership, fired missiles and drones at its neighbors, rejected temporary ceasefires, and doubled down on its right to a nuclear program.
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The Yankees have permitted 20 unearned runs in their last 10 games after giving up 22 in their first 74 games.
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Getting into the fair may also be a barrier as portions of the National Mall site are fenced off ahead of the July 4 fireworks celebrations, and attendees are required to register, though walk-ups are permitted, according to the Freedom 250 website.
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That ban lasts for the duration of the agreement, which Lightfoot authorized for Bally’s in 2022 and is now at the center of another political fight under Johnson.
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Some studies have shown that estrogen can help protect the heart, but the FDA hasn’t authorized it for this use.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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“Enabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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