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
Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The technology leverages Google’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Gemini models.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Tourism Fiji leverages these shows, with a recent marketing campaign celebrating the 25th anniversary of Castaway and a pop-up event in New York to mark 50 seasons of Survivor.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 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
The strategy leverages its vast trove of proprietary sales data to provide more accurate, dynamic pricing.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 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
Noun
Even tackle football players attend games, shouting out the leverages and coverages of opponents from the bleachers.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Interestingly, the technology eliminates bulky cooling systems and leverages a domestic supply chain.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The technology leverages Google’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Gemini models.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Tourism Fiji leverages these shows, with a recent marketing campaign celebrating the 25th anniversary of Castaway and a pop-up event in New York to mark 50 seasons of Survivor.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 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
The strategy leverages its vast trove of proprietary sales data to provide more accurate, dynamic pricing.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
Noun
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The trailer blends European fantasy with Japanese animation influences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Under the terms of the compromise, companies could provide rewards when a customer actively uses stablecoin.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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This approach usually uses estrogen alone or in combination with progesterone to stabilize hormone levels and reduce symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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To overcome this, researchers at ETH Zurich used a subtler effect called the geometric phase, which exploits the path taken by atoms through an artificial ‘crystal of light’ built from intersecting laser beams.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Bruce, an airline worker, has hitherto handed off his plus-one flight privileges to Simon, who keenly exploits them to keep filming his globe-trotting doc.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Flashbacks are deployed as more than mere framing devices, since the past plays an active, exciting role in the town’s present, and there’s an extended drug trip that skillfully manipulates lapsed time through recurring blackouts to keep you on the edge of your seat.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People deserve a government that watches out for our people’s best interests, not one that abuses its powers and sells us to the highest bidder.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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