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enabler

[en-ey-bler] / ɛnˈeɪ blər /
NOUN
one who helps
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
inhibiter
WEAK
withholder


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Space launch capabilities are a key enabler to take a slice of that pie.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

For the MT1, small is quite the enabler.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

"It's a fantastic recognition of the importance of the UK ceramics industry, how it is both a critical enabler of other industries but also essential to everyday life," he said.

From BBC May 21, 2026

“Buen provecho,” she says, and I nod, thanking her for being my enabler.

From Salon Feb. 5, 2026

“Bull. Do you know what an enabler is?”

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben



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