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
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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where the broadcaster, faced with a TV ad market in terminal decline, leverages the reach of streaming rivals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Later, however, Lala leverages her own friendship with Lara Macy (Claire Berger), who's investigating the case, to sweep it under the rug, lest Lala find her entire life ruined alongside Gibbs and Franks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 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, 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
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
Developed by researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers, the system leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
This is where the broadcaster, faced with a TV ad market in terminal decline, leverages the reach of streaming rivals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Later, however, Lala leverages her own friendship with Lara Macy (Claire Berger), who's investigating the case, to sweep it under the rug, lest Lala find her entire life ruined alongside Gibbs and Franks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
Noun
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To better incorporate Eastern influences, Wang included a tea room and flower shop on the ground floor of the store.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Most of the album’s compositions, a mix of jazz, rock, and Latin influences, were created by Williams himself.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reports of early concepts include a screenless, wearable device that uses voice input and subtle haptics, envisioned more as an ambient companion than a traditional gadget.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Among the allegations, the USTR determined that China uses state subsidies to lessen competition and create dependencies on the country for non-market entrants.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Malware often exploits vulnerabilities in outdated systems, so regularly updating your operating system, antivirus and productivity tools adds another layer of protection against future attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This kind of fraud, resembling that experienced by Anthony, exploits a person’s emotions, inciting fear and anxiety, by impersonating a grandchild or other family member in distress.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of relying on pigments or coatings, LightRipple manipulates reflection and refraction at the microscopic level, producing a dynamic play of gold and shadow that shifts subtly as the case moves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bowles abuses those pass-blocking rules by stunting the three-technique, Logan Hall (90), across the left guard's face, knowing the guard will follow him.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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