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
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
Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
So the president leverages his emergency powers to do this.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
The work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Its turnaround is driven by the agility of its business model and diversified portfolio, which leverages the core know-how while staying closely aligned with global market trends.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
And Project Genesis, branded as a successor to the Manhattan Project and Apollo program, leverages public datasets and the computing infrastructure of the Department of Energy’s national labs to advance AI for science.
—Kenneth M. Evans, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Aspen Neuroscience leverages stem cell research to treat Parkinson’s disease.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Novra Power has developed a modular turbine that leverages the capabilities of advanced 3D metal printing additive manufacturing technologies.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
This leverages all the news coverage to trick users into engaging.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
So the president leverages his emergency powers to do this.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
The work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Its turnaround is driven by the agility of its business model and diversified portfolio, which leverages the core know-how while staying closely aligned with global market trends.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
And Project Genesis, branded as a successor to the Manhattan Project and Apollo program, leverages public datasets and the computing infrastructure of the Department of Energy’s national labs to advance AI for science.
—Kenneth M. Evans, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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Chef Carter mixes regional influences with local produce and global touches to develop an unforgettable culinary experience in the Lowcountry.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The spa The full-service spa with 10 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms is permeated with Asian influences in its interior design—there’s a central stone courtyard with a reflection pond and Zen meditation garden—and its treatment menu.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bureau uses data from the IRS and its American Community Survey to calculate migration, although the ACS data lags by a year and requires statisticians to project the data forward.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This design uses a muted mix of baby pink, mauve, beige, and tan to create florals and checkerboard print.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Much as a private security company exploits rising risks to increase the cost of its services, Washington exploits European vulnerability and enjoys the attendant escalation of tension between Russia and its European allies.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Luke and his fellow rebel demigods fall under Kronos’ influence as the Titan manipulates them into helping resurrect him.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Also, the fact that Stephen’s not physically intense, necessarily, but moreso manipulates mentally with mind games must bring its own challenges.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the film, Victor emotionally abuses the Creature.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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“Leverages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leverages. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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