as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress
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Recent Examples of firepower
If the likes of OpenAI and SpaceX/xAI truly wish to target $1 trillion-plus equity values at a time when tech share-buyback firepower is waning, the public's willingness to bless such towering capitalizations will surely be tested.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
India wield immense financial firepower as a result and a considerable influence over cricket’s global body, the International Cricket Council.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
As the Marines, heavy firepower and smart positioning were the key to victory against the alien horrors.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The United States has moved the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, ships and warplanes to the Middle East to pressure Iran into an agreement and have the firepower necessary to strike the Islamic Republic should Trump choose to do so.
—Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
India wield immense financial firepower as a result and a considerable influence over cricket’s global body, the International Cricket Council.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
As the Marines, heavy firepower and smart positioning were the key to victory against the alien horrors.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2026
The United States has moved the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, ships and warplanes to the Middle East to pressure Iran into an agreement and have the firepower necessary to strike the Islamic Republic should Trump choose to do so.
—Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firepower
Noun
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Stem cell skincare products set out to harness the innate power of stem cells, which are naturally found in skin, to slow signs of aging.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Then came an almighty, barely believable surge spearheaded by Ngumoha, and if the VAR intervention was the slice of good fortune Forest needed, what happened next summed up everything about the power of those towards the top.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iran has expressed a willingness to make a deal, but disagreements remain over Iran maintaining uranium enrichment capability, among other issues.—
John Hudson,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The product is designed for use in retail and home service settings, with capabilities that include delivering items and providing companionship in household environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The neurodegenerative disease strikes at muscle control and progressively limits the ability to move, walk, speak and breathe.—
VICTORIA CRAW The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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An array of one million satellites, as proposed, would take the energy capacity of this megaconstellation up to 60 GW, which represents about 3% of the total global energy generation through solar.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Despite the loss of its founder, the cartel is expected to retain substantial operational capacity, according to the source.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Firepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firepower. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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