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enabler

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


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Battery energy storage systems—which store electricity and release it when needed—could be the next frontier, seeing as they are a critical enabler of renewable energy generation.

From Barron's May 29, 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

Additionally, he says the Arc deal appears to an enabler for the second phase of the LNG Canada operation, where a final investment decision is expected later in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

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

From Salon Feb. 5, 2026

“Uh, yeah, Mickey, I can. Speaking of which, we need to talk. Do you know what an enabler is?”

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



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