as in influences
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 uses
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 leverages
Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Bank of America reported in April more than 90% of its 213,000-strong global workforce leverages AI tools in daily work, driven by both voluntary and required training modules across departments.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The program leverages third-party contractors to deliver Amazon goods.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
FamiLEE Media leverages Lee’s brand partnerships for digital content creation across a range of platforms.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Although not called a wheel tax, Seattle leverages a $50 Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee to improve its transportation infrastructure.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The policy leverages the fact that many reporters who cover the US military have press credentials that allow physical access to the Pentagon complex.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
It is all done with local PC computing resources and leverages the neural processing unit (NPU) on these PCs.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This structure leverages the high hydride ion conductivity of CeH3 and the stability of BaH2.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Another example is msg Global Solutions AG, whose Greenwashing Detector solution leverages generative AI to validate reports and detect potential greenwashing.
—Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
FashFind leverages computer vision paired with machine learning algorithms to identify the unique attributes submitted products have—whether that’s color, fabric type, patterns, silhouette, length or otherwise.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Although not called a wheel tax, Seattle leverages a $50 Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee to improve its transportation infrastructure.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Bank of America reported in April more than 90% of its 213,000-strong global workforce leverages AI tools in daily work, driven by both voluntary and required training modules across departments.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The program leverages third-party contractors to deliver Amazon goods.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
FamiLEE Media leverages Lee’s brand partnerships for digital content creation across a range of platforms.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Although not called a wheel tax, Seattle leverages a $50 Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee to improve its transportation infrastructure.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The policy leverages the fact that many reporters who cover the US military have press credentials that allow physical access to the Pentagon complex.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
It is all done with local PC computing resources and leverages the neural processing unit (NPU) on these PCs.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
This structure leverages the high hydride ion conductivity of CeH3 and the stability of BaH2.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
Noun
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Tailoring evolved with utilitarian influences, balancing sartorial precision with feminine shapes and modern fabrications.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hurray For the Riff Raff, who performed at George's Majestic Lounge earlier this year, is celebrated for their unique fusion of folk, Americana and punk influences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Our team uses data analysis, with data partner AccuPoint Solutions, and editorial review to compile CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 list.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s an inherent fascination to this kind of exhibitionist lifestyle that the film cannily exploits in its own sleek, advertising-like presentation.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, Lipa took to her Instagram to directly shut down the Mail’s reporting and tut-tut the article’s style and voice while dismissing it as mere clickbait that exploits a tragedy.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Complicating matters is the insidious Host character (voiced by Len Cunningham’s father, Liam Cunningham), who manipulates the players’ reality.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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All of this is possible because hackers use a tactic called SEO poisoning, which manipulates Google's search results so their fake websites appear near the top.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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