1
as in dominions
the right or means to command or control others
the emir has nearly complete power over the emirate
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2
as in faculties
a natural ability of the mind or body
dogs have a very highly developed power of smell
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3
as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
nuclear power
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Recent Examples of powers
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Luminate’s streaming, sales and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the president instead tried to deploy California National Guard troops to Oregon, and Texas deployed some of its troops to Illinois, adding additional layers to the conflict between state and federal powers.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
As the water current pushes against the kites, their motion drives the cable, which in turn powers generators at the pulleys to produce electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Trustees ‘feel their powers have been reduced’ At the center of the current discord, according to a source, is the fact that Tata Sons is supposed to receive prior approval from Tata Trusts for any major financial investments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Here is someone who has had industry powers conspiring against him.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The Wolves are 4-2 (3-1 District 3-5A Division II), with close losses to state powers Argyle and Denton Ryan.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Gibson at the height of Gibson’s unhittable powers.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Trump and Vought claim sweeping powers to cut spending without Congress, despite laws to the contrary.
—Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Luminate’s streaming, sales and airplay data powers Billboard’s charts.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the president instead tried to deploy California National Guard troops to Oregon, and Texas deployed some of its troops to Illinois, adding additional layers to the conflict between state and federal powers.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
As the water current pushes against the kites, their motion drives the cable, which in turn powers generators at the pulleys to produce electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Trustees ‘feel their powers have been reduced’ At the center of the current discord, according to a source, is the fact that Tata Sons is supposed to receive prior approval from Tata Trusts for any major financial investments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Here is someone who has had industry powers conspiring against him.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The Wolves are 4-2 (3-1 District 3-5A Division II), with close losses to state powers Argyle and Denton Ryan.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Gibson at the height of Gibson’s unhittable powers.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
Noun
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This, in turn, allows our other faculties to kick in — namely, problem-solving, pattern recognition, and categorization.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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Given its vibrant university scene, with more than 30 faculties and professional schools, Oviedo is a lively city that blends history, culture, and affordability.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Researchers in Finland have made a significant breakthrough that could unravel one of the biggest mysteries in physics by reaching billionth-level precision in measuring nuclear decay energies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This allows customers to innovate with sophisticated AI capabilities for robot controls and perception.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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China places export controls on rare earth minerals The new rules curb the supply chain for the semiconductors that are used in phones, computers, AI data centers, cars, solar panels, and other IT kit.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Large fires often spread rapidly due to fine, dry fuels and ladder fuels that carry flames into the canopy.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The power plant, working on E25 fuels, is mated to a sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox managed by the driver through steering-wheel paddles.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools charges $8 for tickets, though many are bought via an online vendor, which adds a $1 fee.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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The battery charges 80% in just 30 minutes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film, a political fable, is about Marcel, a widower, a quiet man seeking refuge in a safe place, and a place of safety to raise his young son, while paranoia reigns around him.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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In other words, Steve is a lot to play, and the Oscar-winner throws himself into every forlorn expression, every kindly mentoring session, every manic bit of rushing to and fro as chaos reigns around him, every stumbling step toward self-medicating into oblivion.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The buzzy device utilizes electroporation, a method that pushes skin-care products deeper into the skin without the need for needles to improve skin's texture, tone, and overall luminosity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To take things up a notch, caffeine energizes dull, tired skin for an instant wake-up call.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Aries Full Moon on the 6th energizes your expansion zone and ignites your sector of travel, publishing, spirituality, and belief systems.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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