force field

noun

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2
: a special charm, aura, or spirit that can influence anyone in its presence
3
: something resembling a force field especially in intensity that restricts or impedes movement toward an area or object

Examples of force field in a Sentence

an entrepreneur whose force field is intense enough to make you share in his dreams
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The emptiness around it becomes a kind of force field, amplifying its vulnerability. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 At one point, Kirby had questions about Sue’s powers, which include the ability to project force fields as well as turn invisible. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 July 2025 As Sue Storm, Vanessa Kirby gets to turn invisible and generate force fields to save the world from a cosmic giant. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025 After the incident, Sue develops the ability to become invisible and even produce force fields. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for force field

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of force field was in 1920

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“Force field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/force%20field. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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