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as in lets
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
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as in empowers
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 enables
But Erwin is bullish about AI being a tool that enables the industry to survive.
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The technology also enables criminals to scale operations more efficiently, automating outreach across social media, messaging apps, and email while tailoring scams to individual victims.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
This enables brands to meet regulatory expectations while also improving sourcing efficiency and resilience.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
This enables the aircraft to retain a low radar cross-section while adding hypersonic capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The app also enables people to add photos, voice memos and various other personalized features to their documents — appealing even to those who aren’t necessarily making a choice to be sustainable but are drawn in by the ease.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The platform enables creators and communities to exchange value directly between themselves instead of monetizing user data through advertising networks.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
This protection includes cases when AI causes or materially enables the creation or use of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The technology also enables criminals to scale operations more efficiently, automating outreach across social media, messaging apps, and email while tailoring scams to individual victims.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
This enables brands to meet regulatory expectations while also improving sourcing efficiency and resilience.
—John Brearley, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
This enables the aircraft to retain a low radar cross-section while adding hypersonic capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The app also enables people to add photos, voice memos and various other personalized features to their documents — appealing even to those who aren’t necessarily making a choice to be sustainable but are drawn in by the ease.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The platform enables creators and communities to exchange value directly between themselves instead of monetizing user data through advertising networks.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
This protection includes cases when AI causes or materially enables the creation or use of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enables
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Grounded in everyday details and shaped by the flow of time, the song lets the emotional journey emerge naturally.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This approach lets the patina tell the story of the truck’s history rather than trying to erase it.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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This approach not only empowers individuals but also strengthens team dynamics by promoting diverse perspectives and solutions.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.—
Lori Smith,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The rule gives the Dodgers some roster flexibility, because teams can only carry a maximum of 13 pitchers on their roster, but Ohtani’s designation essentially allows the Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The set is made from memory foam that allows more airflow, so heat doesn’t get trapped as easily, while the breathable cover adds to that cool feel.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The budget resolution authorizes the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation to increase spending by up to $70 billion each, which would be used to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city’s proposal authorizes Vasquez to apply for funding from a sweeping stadium financing package Kehoe signed into law last summer in addition to state tax credits.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most of the experts STAT consulted believe the virus either now qualifies as, or is on its way to becoming, just another one of the viruses that make people sick with cold or flu-like symptoms — with some caveats.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Enables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enables. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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