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
Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
Flanagan has targeted Craig for her support in 2025 of the Laken Riley Act, which expanded federal immigration enforcement powers.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The explosion that killed Blaine might have infused Sam with Mother’s essence, marking him as the heir to her powers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In 2007, Moss was at the height of her powers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
And Chicago in 2024 saw a very high-profile effort to establish mayoral recall powers, motivated by dislike for a new progressive mayor, much like Aurora.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Federal student loans, unpaid taxes and child support obligations often have broader collection powers than standard consumer debts like credit cards or personal loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The one major exception is agriculture — and that policy has historical roots dating back to World War II, when the Swiss learned the hard way that food security matters for small countries surrounded by hostile powers.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Fermented ingredients like Lactobacillus and soybean give the formula extra smoothing and depuffing powers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Invading during inopportune weather would spell certain doom for Allied troops and a potentially fatal blow to their efforts against the Axis powers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
Flanagan has targeted Craig for her support in 2025 of the Laken Riley Act, which expanded federal immigration enforcement powers.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The explosion that killed Blaine might have infused Sam with Mother’s essence, marking him as the heir to her powers.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In 2007, Moss was at the height of her powers.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
And Chicago in 2024 saw a very high-profile effort to establish mayoral recall powers, motivated by dislike for a new progressive mayor, much like Aurora.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Federal student loans, unpaid taxes and child support obligations often have broader collection powers than standard consumer debts like credit cards or personal loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The one major exception is agriculture — and that policy has historical roots dating back to World War II, when the Swiss learned the hard way that food security matters for small countries surrounded by hostile powers.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Fermented ingredients like Lactobacillus and soybean give the formula extra smoothing and depuffing powers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Verb
Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powers
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Your intuitive faculties are on point today as the sun coordinates with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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The researchers also announced a contest with a $200,000 prize pool on the popular machine learning competition site Kaggle for outside researchers to help build evaluations for the five cognitive faculties where existing benchmark tests are weakest.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, new creative directors at major couture houses have brought new energies to their ateliers, introducing more expressive and emotional approaches to fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Managing recording artists for more than twenty years taught me the power of collaboration — that creativity is elevated when energies are combined.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If college sports truly need cost controls, why do those controls always begin and end with the players?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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The two facilities combined to account for about 18% of California’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This has led utilities and policymakers to explore low-carbon fuels that can be stored and used whenever electricity demand rises.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The directing reigns have now been turned over to Michael Tiddes.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Secrecy reigns China’s first two attempts to recover heavy boosters failed in December.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Cater pushes back on the idea that cutting carbs entirely is the answer.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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That lag pushes the peak of sea surface temperature in the Atlantic from the mid-June solstice to mid-September.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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“Powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powers. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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