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
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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 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
While this doesn't blast into 4K with ease, the RTX 5060 is a fully capable FHD graphics card that leverages the latest Nvidia technology for AI acceleration and other notable features.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
The Levi’s x Barbour Type II Waxed Jacket leverages Barbour’s most traditional colorway in archive olive, while the Type II Denim version offers mid-wash indigo denim with a Barbour green cord collar and tonal embroidery at the cuff placket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This move by Facebook addresses a common pain point (photos that don't get shared) and leverages AI to make sharing more effortless.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
With strong leadership, the company leverages Spain’s diverse locations and tax incentives to develop a constantly expanding slate.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
The project leverages a circular economy model, which IonicRE has already demonstrated through its operational capabilities in the United Kingdom.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 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
While this doesn't blast into 4K with ease, the RTX 5060 is a fully capable FHD graphics card that leverages the latest Nvidia technology for AI acceleration and other notable features.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
The Levi’s x Barbour Type II Waxed Jacket leverages Barbour’s most traditional colorway in archive olive, while the Type II Denim version offers mid-wash indigo denim with a Barbour green cord collar and tonal embroidery at the cuff placket.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This move by Facebook addresses a common pain point (photos that don't get shared) and leverages AI to make sharing more effortless.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
With strong leadership, the company leverages Spain’s diverse locations and tax incentives to develop a constantly expanding slate.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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While 2025 denim was nearly a carbon copy of 2024—loose fits, Western influences, denim coordinates and minimal distressing—2026 could see an injection of newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hormonal influences are also important, says Reese, particularly because autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women and often emerge during reproductive years or following major hormonal shifts such as pregnancy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All the while, Tony Award winning director David Cromer (The Band’s Visit) exploits audience suspicion.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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And nobody exploits a flaw quite like a cornered Shanahan.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vecna psychically finds Hopper (David Harbour) and manipulates him to break the tank, cutting off the psychic link for her, Kali, and Max.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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