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
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The Rough Rider Network provides negotiating leverage to its members, which serve about two-thirds of rural North Dakotans, said Dennis Goebel, CEO of the Bowman hospital.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s been evolving and Kenny has mostly solved the issue by leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink and other providers to deliver far more steady internet access while at sea.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Many also use leverage, which can help boost returns or add to losses on the downside, as well as add volatility.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The Rough Rider Network provides negotiating leverage to its members, which serve about two-thirds of rural North Dakotans, said Dennis Goebel, CEO of the Bowman hospital.
—Arielle Zionts, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even OnlyFans creators are leveraging AI versions of themselves to chat with fans—for a price.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s been evolving and Kenny has mostly solved the issue by leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink and other providers to deliver far more steady internet access while at sea.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverage
Noun
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After Lebanon’s civil war ended in 1990, Hezbollah expanded its influence across politics and society by remaining armed – unlike other militias, it was exempted from disarmament under the Taif Agreement due to its role in resisting Israeli occupation.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dusk has just destroyed the political center of the Empire in the Galactic Council, the seat of the largest religion in the Empire, and also the entirety of Cloud Dominion, which had a massive armada and significant political influence.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The town’s most high-profile venue is Meadow Creek, a sprawling 277-acre plot of land used as a festival grounds complete with the full destination camping experience.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For decades, that picture held sway, but slight discrepancies between those different methods of measuring the Universe appeared and remained, becoming very significant here in the 2020s.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
29 Aug. 2025
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The new board member could have some sway over the outcome of the budget vote.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unlike earlier tanks with thicker armor and larger guns, the Type 100 employs active defense interceptors, photoelectric sensors, and remote weapon stations to counter threats from modern anti-tank missiles and drones, which often exploit vulnerabilities on the top of armored vehicles.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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So why wouldn’t AI systems, trained to maximize engagement, exploit those same buttons?—
Avital Pardo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Park’s ability to manipulate his imagery is something else entirely.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2025
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While there are no laws or regulations that prohibit using AI to create or manipulate images, there can be blowback and downsides.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Commission said Google’s market power has been abused since 2014.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Moore previously served as the defense attorney for Louise and David Turpin, the California couple who abused and imprisoned their 13 children and dependent adults in a 'house of horrors' for years.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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