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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as in uses
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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 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
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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
This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 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
Gray said the project also leverages one of Audubon’s historic strengths, community science.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Prime leverages free shipping and video streaming, along with numerous other perks, to keep users paying every month.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 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
Its signature product is a credit-card-sized crypto wallet that leverages the same NFC technology found in bank cards to sign blockchain transactions.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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
This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 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
Gray said the project also leverages one of Audubon’s historic strengths, community science.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
And then, the electromagnetic force leverages two facts about the Universe.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leverages
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Originally from Puglia, Bowerman is unafraid to introduce global flavors into her Italian cooking, often drawing upon Asian influences.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The menu at 1923 is inspired by the fusion of cultural flavors found throughout California, including Asian, European and South American influences.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the back end, VA is ramping up AI uses that ease the burden on workers.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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My lightning patch was made by Barrière, whose co-founder Cleo Davis-Urman told me that the company uses a process called micronization to break down large molecules into particles small enough to enter the bloodstream.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This scam exploits wireless technology to withdraw money without your awareness.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kimmel’s exploits catching — and sometimes getting bitten by — giant pythons are the stuff of legend in Florida.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Overlook Hotel is, yes, sinister and even demonic, taunting Jack Torrance with bizarre visions that Kubrick manipulates to create a mounting sense of dread.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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This created a tunable metasurface, a structured layer that manipulates how waves interact with the surface, allowing the coating to absorb radar signals across various frequencies.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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 15 Nov. 2025.
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