as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
lacking much of the leverage it once had, the union is now being forced to make some concessions
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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame
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Recent Examples of leverage
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
The leverage from the Arab states is a crucial element in keeping the deal from coming apart.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Murphy also noted that the Brewers don’t have much history of leveraging their prospect talent for veteran stars and that even the chance to add a player like Skubal seems unlikely to change that.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Originally slated for September, the facility opened in July, allowing the company to improve fulfilment speed and have better leverage against tariff volatility.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
The leverage from the Arab states is a crucial element in keeping the deal from coming apart.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
In this elevated position, Farris drives CMA’s strategic growth by leveraging data, technology, and cross-department collaboration to streamline processes, foster innovation, and enhance organizational growth.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Murphy also noted that the Brewers don’t have much history of leveraging their prospect talent for veteran stars and that even the chance to add a player like Skubal seems unlikely to change that.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverage
Noun
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Gabbiadini didn’t have that influence.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Will Trump look to wield more influence?—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, since the May request, the department has signed a $172 million contract with Gulfstream to buy not one but two used G700 jets.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The breathable cotton quilt is lightweight enough to use year-round, but the warm tones beckon for fall.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the film versions of their work, most notably Babes in Arms starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, are considered classics, their stage productions do not hold the same sway in popular culture as those of Rodgers and Hammerstein.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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As Boyle noted, Dak in particular is the player with perhaps the most leadership sway on how CU’s season turns out.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As European nations—including France—maintained colonial rule, exploiting millions of people of color across the globe, Nardal wielded her writings as a weapon to challenge the global color line.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are reservations, though, about the intertwining of Christianity and conservative politics, and opportunistic politicians exploiting a movement to suit their agenda.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ethical dimension of creating and manipulating living brain cells remains under discussion.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Don't Look Now manipulates audiences' minds, mixing elements of the occult with the overwhelming need for hope into a plot twist audiences will find difficult to swallow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Why this threat matters The Deep Research agent was designed to perform multistep research and summarize online data, but its wide access to third-party apps like Gmail, Google Drive and Dropbox also opened the door to abuse.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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He was hit with a massive $50,000 fine for verbally abusing officials back in 2023, and he was slapped with a $14,000 fine for a violent gesture during a game against the Buffalo Bills last season.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverage. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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