as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
His more recent research has identified a new receptor protein for therapies to target, and helped elucidate the exact process of tumor killing—knowledge that could help improve the potency of immune therapies.
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent weeks have shown the potency of Ukrainian people power.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
Ormax will will evaluate tournaments on four parameters – buzz, reach, appeal and potency.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Last month, the FDA recommended that the Justice Department classify 7-OH, one of the two main chemical compounds found in kratom, as an illicit substance due to its potency — a move that would restrict or prohibit access to 7-OH products.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent weeks have shown the potency of Ukrainian people power.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
Ormax will will evaluate tournaments on four parameters – buzz, reach, appeal and potency.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Last month, the FDA recommended that the Justice Department classify 7-OH, one of the two main chemical compounds found in kratom, as an illicit substance due to its potency — a move that would restrict or prohibit access to 7-OH products.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potency
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He's been incredible with the Mets, and his power is almost impossible to replace.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The rallies aimed to demonstrate the power of the working class in cities including Boston, Chicago, Detroit and New York.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs’ bid for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance could turn on how much their line has evolved from patchwork to strength, especially at left tackle.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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The revision illustrates both the strength and weakness of the original 4% rule.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Weighted eye masks can also help relax facial muscles and reduce discomfort in sinus cavities.—
Nicole Kinning,
Wired News,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers third baseman suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on July 2, missed a month and then went down with another injury – a strained oblique muscle – after returning for just eight games.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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Over the summer, Vance helped shepherd the tax cut and spending law to passage, again casting the deciding vote on legislation that had lost GOP support over Medicaid cuts in his capacity as president of the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Cathode instability, electrolyte breakdown, and gradual capacity fade shorten lifespan.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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