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
Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Defining the nature of the work and how much independent economic leverage the worker holds are keys to this part of the analysis.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The leave, first reported by the Daily Herald, comes as Moore faces investigation after an auto incident last month that the undersheriff maintains his opponent is leveraging as political fodder.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The law allows virtually anyone to file a lawsuit claiming potential environmental harm, and has become a tool for unions seeking leverage, competitors seeking advantage, and neighborhood groups seeking status quo.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Defining the nature of the work and how much independent economic leverage the worker holds are keys to this part of the analysis.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dunsmoor is excited about how Noma can leverage its reputation and resources to spotlight native Southern Californian ingredients that don't typically get used in our restaurants.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
The leave, first reported by the Daily Herald, comes as Moore faces investigation after an auto incident last month that the undersheriff maintains his opponent is leveraging as political fodder.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverage
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Timotheé Chalamet has picked up a habit for borrowing Kylie Jenner’s mini Kelly, and A$AP Rocky is very much in his Chanel bag era like Styles, while also being spotted toting gargantuan Louis Vuitton bags (Rihanna’s influence) and chic Celine luggage.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The former fake hotel is now full of glistening bronze pipes, a retro futurist look that former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the design, has said takes influence from the high-tech aesthetic of architect Renzo Piano, who worked on France’s Pompidou Centre.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Political observers said Illinois might lose a little pull in Washington with so many leaders with sway and savvy saying so long.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The story Van Lent tells is how the nuances of the reservoir fell sway to the broader messaging of the foundation.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Russian hackers have previously been accused of exploiting the feature through phishing messages as well.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Moore’s film shows someone who thrives with on-time throws and running his routes to get where he’s supposed to be to exploit the defense.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Easter changes date every year, and the blooms on sale are carefully manipulated to bloom on time.—
Becky Wern,
Florida Times-Union,
7 Mar. 2026
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The most fantastical parts of the movie retain some of their power because Sher and Gyllenhaal subtly manipulate aspect ratio changes and a vertical growth across the film.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now that Democrats have control and have adopted a similar playbook, Republicans accuse them of abusing their power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Women who had experienced economic abuse from an intimate partner were significantly more likely to commit suicide than other abused women whose cases the report analysed.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverage. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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