1
as in to let
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in to empower
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 enable
That's thanks to a €800-million (US$905-million) shot in the arm from the Indian two-wheeler giant that will enable KTM to bring its production facilities roaring back to life.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Heading the state party would enable him to stay in the political arena — though he has also been mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Democrat representing the 5th District, whenever Hoyer decides to end his 60-year political career.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
That enabled Las Flores to begin the cycle of testing and flushing, which culminated in the determination that the water was safe to drink.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Heading the state party would enable him to stay in the political arena — though he has also been mentioned as a possible candidate to succeed veteran U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, a Democrat representing the 5th District, whenever Hoyer decides to end his 60-year political career.
—Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
This solution integrates contact centers with operational systems, enabling both self-service and live agent support across channels like voice, chat, and SMS.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
That enabled Las Flores to begin the cycle of testing and flushing, which culminated in the determination that the water was safe to drink.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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Victoria didn’t let the losses in the final months of 2024 get to her.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Large windows throughout let in plenty of sunlight.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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However, many also resonate with Kim and Lee Jun-seok’s warning that Lee Jae-myung’s presidency, despite the latter’s reassurances, could result in radical economic and political changes, empowered by the Democratic Party’s unchecked control of the executive and legislative branches.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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This empowering novel juxtaposes their stories, leaving readers questioning how much has really changed, and what if history was written by women after all?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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However, on May 19 the Supreme Court issued a ruling favoring the Trump administration by allowing the termination of TPS to proceed while the case is litigated.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The individual was not authorized to comment publicly.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Lawyers for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty said courts are far too apt to dodge the question of what qualifies as an improper burden on religion under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Still, this is the third season of the Unai Emery era in which Villa have qualified to play European football in the next one.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Enable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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