as in support
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in letting
to make able or possible
my new glasses enable me to read the fine print
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of enabling
Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Travelers should monitor their flight status early and often by downloading their airline's mobile app and enabling push and text notifications, according to USA TODAY.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The scheme is compatible with existing regional and national subsidies, enabling families to combine Madrid's grant with other financial benefits.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Skantz added that those who are traveling in the coming days should verify their flight’s status with their airline and recommended downloading the airline’s app and enabling notifications.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Wave have above-average ball skill in all three lines, enabling them to lead the 14-team league in ball possession and finish second in assists and third in goals.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With much of the world horrified by the USSR’s brutality, Eisenhower was furious that the British-French-Israeli offensive was both diverting international attention and handing Moscow a PR victory by enabling it to speak about Western aggression in the Middle East.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The woman who said Butler had manipulated her faith to abuse her as a teen blamed the Assemblies of God’s lack of safeguards for enabling him.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
President Biden singularly stands out in his callous enabling of the horrors inflicted on Gaza for more than a year.
—Verb
And the corporation’s response to the row was feeble at best, enabling conservative critics to advance their long-running campaign against the broadcaster.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for enabling
Noun
-
Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
-
The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
Verb
-
His version of vulnerability, letting the audience get to know him.—
-
Cuban argues if similar transparency and direct‑to‑consumer models were applied across health care—combined with rules like letting cash prices count toward insurance deductibles—the country could strip out layers of waste that burden both families and, ultimately, public budgets.—
Verb
-
While the primary goal is empowering those with mobility impairments, the implications of a powerless eye-tracker are many.—
-
Today is shaped by the Sun and Venus connecting in your sign, empowering your sense of self with warm confidence.—
Verb
-
These platforms display prices and coverages side by side, allowing drivers to spot differences that may not be clear at first glance.—
-
That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Verb
-
According to multiple sources inside and outside Venezuela, Cabello has effectively halted the prisoner release process by blocking the execution of court orders authorizing their freedom — a move that underscores the depth of the internal rupture.—
-
The letter details other claims of favoritism and disregard for recent board directives to curb spending, like attempting to hire for vacant positions and authorizing overtime expenditures despite the hiring and overtime freeze enacted in the board approved fiscal solvency plan.—
Noun
-
Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
-
The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
Verb
-
In theory, that would allow Glenn to lean on him for advice while also permitting him to focus his efforts elsewhere, like on offense and special teams.—
-
Even with sufficient investor support, the project would still have to go through an extensive regulatory and permitting process that would undoubtedly receive pushback from environmental groups.—
Noun
-
But the tickets can be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive dates, and visitors can opt to visit a single WDW park on more than one day during the promotion.—
-
Also ahead for the Grammy winner is a tour in promotion of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine, beginning in June 2026.—
Cite this Entry
“Enabling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enabling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share