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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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.
—David Carrillo Peñaloza, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Yeh said that this revenue growth should improve operating leverages on the company’s future expenses, especially as Roku continues to invest in its sales and marketing and research and development.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The married duo leverages their bicultural expertise — Saucedo worked in China during the co-production boom of the 2010s, while Wang is fully immersed in the Chinese film and TV industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This partnership leverages Joule to unify outdated data streams, allowing AI agents to automate the transition from campaign planning to activation without the need for manual tool stitching.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Thales leverages such expertise to enhance navigation reliability even under intense signal interference.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The visual culture produced by Anduril to glamorize its unmanned rockets, submarines, and accompanying control software leverages a lot of Aeropittura’s potential.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology, Christian leverages his industry knowledge to review audio products for PCMag, including Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Lindsay leverages her own position in the club by flirting with the new tennis pro, Woosh, over text.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Each environment feels different and creatively leverages the 3-D printing conceit to create imaginative settings.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beyond extending flight time, the shift to hydrogen leverages the laws of physics to improve drone reliability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
OneTeam Partners negotiates media deals and leverages players’ name, image and licensing rights.
—David Carrillo Peñaloza, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Vance Joseph’s defense in Denver is often predicated on playing certain leverages within man coverage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Yeh said that this revenue growth should improve operating leverages on the company’s future expenses, especially as Roku continues to invest in its sales and marketing and research and development.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
The married duo leverages their bicultural expertise — Saucedo worked in China during the co-production boom of the 2010s, while Wang is fully immersed in the Chinese film and TV industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Oklo is likely to gain even more steam as the nuclear energy firm leverages support from the federal government to accelerate its nuclear reactor business, according to HSBC.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Its menu leverages a tight roster of local suppliers, including honey from Bee Local 416, fish and meat from Woodward Meats, and produce from Muddy Crops for elegant, easy-to-share plates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
This partnership leverages Joule to unify outdated data streams, allowing AI agents to automate the transition from campaign planning to activation without the need for manual tool stitching.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Thales leverages such expertise to enhance navigation reliability even under intense signal interference.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The visual culture produced by Anduril to glamorize its unmanned rockets, submarines, and accompanying control software leverages a lot of Aeropittura’s potential.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology, Christian leverages his industry knowledge to review audio products for PCMag, including Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Lindsay leverages her own position in the club by flirting with the new tennis pro, Woosh, over text.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Each environment feels different and creatively leverages the 3-D printing conceit to create imaginative settings.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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The architecture draws on classic English influences, with a slate roof and detailed millwork, paired with more modern additions like smart home systems and an elevator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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That means influences of sugar-producing countries.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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While Big Tech exploits vulnerable Floridians, Florida’s lawmakers are taking action to prevent the costs of data centers from shifting to regular utility ratepayers, ensuring that innovation does not come at the expense of everyday Floridians.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Searching for inspiration for her next novel, Elise subtly manipulates the people closest to her like characters in a book.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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But is Duncan the devil who manipulates, lies and emotionally blackmails anyone in his orbit?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under my watch, anyone who abuses wildlife in Florida will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its leader, the president, abuses power, hurts the innocent, and mocks the dead before their families have even begun to grieve.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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